Personalis, Inc. · 4 hours ago
Clinical Lab Associate 1 - Histology, 3rd Shift
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$28/hr - $31/hr
0+ years expPersonalis is transforming cancer management through personalized testing, aiming to guide care throughout the patient journey. The Clinical Lab Associate 1 will support the Histopathology Team by preparing samples for evaluation and performing laboratory tests, while also assisting with DNA and RNA extractions.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
Responsibilities
Participates in a hands-on fashion to the daily lab activities in one of the following areas by performing and assisting in laboratory tests and processes according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures:
Main responsibilities are to support the Histopathology Team: Prepare FFPE samples for microscopic evaluation by a pathologist- microtomy, H&E staining, and coverslipping of slides. Perform instrument maintenance and operation. Digital slide image generation, image quality control and transfer to pathology team
Other responsibilities may include supporting the Extractions Team: Extract DNA and RNA from different sample types (fixed tissues, frozen tissue, blood, saliva and more). Perform quality control of samples and sample storage and management. Perform data transfer to the Library Prep Team
Escalates issues to a supervisor/ lab manager when problems arise with sample processing
Procures appropriate supplies and equipment to maximize department efficiency and meet established budgetary and quality goals
Supports and ensures compliance with all department and company policies and procedures
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in a biological discipline
0-2+ years of relevant laboratory experience as a laboratory technician, experience with histology lab equipment is a plus
Excellent organization and communication skills
Strong desire to work in a demanding, high-energy, hands-on environment
Ability to work within a team
Physical demands include stooping, turning, bending, squatting, kneeling, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) match
ESPP
Tuition reimbursement
Sick/vacation time
Commuter benefits/ EV charging stations
Onsite gym
Wellness benefits
Company
Personalis, Inc.
At Personalis, we are transforming the active management of cancer through breakthrough personalized testing.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$311.25MKey Investors
MerckTempusLightspeed Venture Partners
2024-12-19Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2024-08-16Post Ipo Equity· $36.15M
2021-01-27Post Ipo Equity· $150.1M
Leadership Team
Aaron Tachibana
Chief Financial Officer
Christian Haudenschild
Senior Vice President
Recent News
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