Clinical Laboratory Associate I (Contractor)

About this opportunity:

Freenome’s Clinical Laboratory Associate will support the company’s Pre-Analytical Laboratory with the receiving, accessioning, plasma sample processing, and storage. Important to our mission is providing quality samples to process downstream for quality analysis and results.

Working Hours:

Onboarding training will be held Tuesday–Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Upon completion of training, the regular shift will be Tuesday–Saturday 3 p.m.–11:30 p.m. (subject to change based on business needs).

What you’ll do:

• Verifies all aspects of incoming specimens and assess acceptability for testing
• Perform and enter information into the laboratory database
• Prepare samples for testing by centrifuging and fractionation
• Manage sample storage inventory
• Execute automated protocols on the Hamiltons
• Create sample batches and label tubes associated with each batches
• Resolve and document incomplete or unacceptable specimens
• Perform equipment maintenance according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures for the following but not limited to: Hamiltons, Biosafety Cabinets, centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, and pipettes, as needed
• Ensure on-time calibration of laboratory equipment is scheduled and performed
• Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties
• Check and monitor temperature
• Participate in cross-departmental projects
• Assist with training of new laboratory personnel and training of new procedures with existing personnel
• Assist with internal audits and inspection preparation, as needed
• Assist with organizing and maintaining laboratory, equipment, personnel and training documents
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
• Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Supervisor or Safety Officer
• Perform other miscellaneous laboratory duties as assigned and assist others as time allows
• Provide support to the Clinical Laboratory Scientists including but not limited to: Create sample batches, print labels and label tubes and plates
• Assist with sample processing
• Must haves: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical laboratory science, clinical science, or a related field
• 0 to 3 years of work experience in a clinical laboratory setting
• Have working knowledge of local, state and federal laboratory regulations
• Ability to analyze and solve basic issues
• Ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers and work as part of a team
• Ability to multitask and be flexible with tasks and schedules
• Ability to work with self-discipline, good judgment and independence
• Nice to haves: High sample volume laboratory experience
• Computer skills and automation skills
• Manual pipetting skills
• Additional information: Contractors may be hired through a third-party provider and will be considered contingent workers.
• We invite you to check out our career page @ freenome.com/job-openings/ for additional company information.
• Freenome is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Freenome does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
• Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
• Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
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