Lead Clinical Lab Scientist (3rd Shift, Tues-Sat)

The role

A Lead Clinical Lab Scientist performs and reports on clinical laboratory testing to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating patients. The role involves supervising team members and ensuring laboratory procedures are followed for specimen handling, next-generation sequencing processes, and patient records.

What you will do

• Perform and report clinical laboratory testing on patient samples
• Handle and process patient specimens according to laboratory procedures
• Execute LIMS entry and review signoffs
• Select, implement, and evaluate quality control materials
• Troubleshoot assays and equipment
• Document corrective actions for test system deviations
• Work with Facilities to address building issues during assigned shift
• Report incidents and non-conformances to the Quality team
• Assist in audits by regulatory bodies and external customers
• Train other CLS and lab personnel

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) license
• At least two years of CLS experience in a clinical laboratory environment
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities

Nice to have

• Degree in sciences or related discipline
• 4+ years total work experience in a laboratory
• Experience with manual/auto library preparation
• Experience with manual/auto target enrichment
• Experience with automated liquid handlers
• Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Excel

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) match
• ESPP
• Tuition reimbursement
• Sick/vacation time
• Commuter benefits/ EV charging stations
• Onsite gym
• Wellness benefits

About the company

Personalis is based in Fremont, California and aims to transform the active management of cancer through breakthrough personalized testing.