About this opportunity:

At Freenome, we are seeking a motivated Lab Technician to help grow the Freenome Scientific Operations team. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and able to work with urgency in an ever changing environment. This person is responsible for all things related to R&D support - reagents, equipment, consumables, study support.  You are passionate about fighting cancer, and you will have a significant impact on the continued growth of an organization dedicated to changing the entire landscape of cancer.

The role reports to the Supervisor, R&D Labs. This role will be an Onsite role.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with the Research, Development, Automation, Facilities and Supply Chain teams to ensure consistent laboratory support.
• Assist Research Associates and Scientists in preparing and aliquoting reagents.
• Perform routine maintenance on a variety of laboratory equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting R&D lab equipment issues using established SOPs and WI’s.
• Operate automated liquid handling platforms to execute automated procedures.
• Assist with monitoring cold storage temperatures and respond to temperature excursion events.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining R&D reagent and sample inventory documentation.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating adherence to all proper safety protocols.
• Perform Accessioning and processing of patient samples.
• Support Biosample Management by  picking and pulling samples.
• Contribute to Study Execution by performing Genomics workflows.
  

Must haves:

• Bachelor's Degree with 1-2 years of related experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Experience in writing or updating documentation such as WI’s, SOPs and maintaining a detailed Lab notebook.
• Ability to follow SOPs and troubleshoot effectively.
• Strong understanding of current molecular biology techniques and DNA sequencing.
• Attention to detail and documentation practices within a repetitive work function.
  

Nice to haves:

• Valuable supplementary skills include:
  • Experience handling and preparing blood and tissue samples.
  • Proficiency with automated liquid handling platforms and software.
  • Experience setting up Illumina sequencers.
  • Experience maintaining laboratory equipment.
  • Experience writing or updating documentation such as work instructions and SOPs.
  • Experience working in BSL-2 laboratories and familiarity with 5S organizational practices.
    

Benefits and additional information:

The US target range of our hourly rate for new hires is $30.60 - $39.12. You will also be eligible to receive equity, cash bonuses, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered.  Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company’s sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, and education. 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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About this opportunity:

As a Research Associate II on Freenome’s Scientific Operations team, you will be responsible for all things related to biospecimen accessioning as well as processing of whole blood samples into plasma, while also supporting downstream analytical testing using Freenome’s multiomics assays.  You are passionate about the fight against cancer, and you will have a significant impact on the continued growth of an organization dedicated to changing the entire landscape of cancer.

The role reports to Manager, Scientific Operations. This role will be an onsite role based in our Brisbane, California headquarters. 

What you’ll do:

• Perform routine lab work including pre-analytical sample processing, plasma isolation, and downstream genomics and proteomics assay processing.
• Operate liquid handler instruments to carry out experiments.
• Troubleshoot instrument and sample processing errors as needed; escalate and report issues through appropriate channels as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements across the lab by thinking critically about the execution of all experiments.
• Verify all aspects of incoming specimens and assess acceptability for analytical testing.
• Maintain documentation for executed experiments.
• 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.
• Assist with training of new laboratory personnel and training of new procedures with existing personnel.
• 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.
  

Must haves:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, chemical biology, or a related field.
• 2+ years relevant industry experience in a laboratory setting.
• Experience working with 96 or 384 well plate format assays.
• Proven track record of following SOPs, work instructions or experimental designs to completion.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work, execute, and troubleshoot protocols independently.
  

Nice to haves:

• Working understanding of GLP.
• Experience with NGS library preparation and/or sequencing.
• Experience with ELISA, Luminex, or other immunoassays.
• Familiarity with Liquid Handlers  - Bravo, Hamilton, etc.
  

Benefits and additional information:

The US target range of our hourly rate for new hires is $37.68 - $46.69. You will also be eligible to receive equity, cash bonuses, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered.  Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company’s sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, and education. 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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About this opportunity:

At Freenome, we are seeking a Research Associate II to help grow the Process Development team within Genomics Early Development. The ideal candidate will work to optimize next-generation sequencing (NGS) processes and develop new methodologies on our multiomics platform. This person will work cross-functionally with Research & Development, Automation, Computation Science, Quality, Regulatory, Laboratory Operations, and Program Management on the development, characterization, scale-up and transfer of complex methodologies, processes and assays to Operations. You are passionate about contributing to developing life-saving diagnostics through early cancer detection, and you will have a significant impact on the continued growth of an organization dedicated to changing the entire landscape of cancer.

The role reports to the Senior Manager of Genomics Early Development. This role will be an onsite role based in our Brisbane, California headquarters.

What you’ll do:

• Apply hands-on knowledge of molecular biology, nucleic-acid biochemistry and next generation sequencing to develop and optimize NGS based methods and processes.
• Execute experiments to characterize and optimize NGS workflows, converting prototypes into high-throughput automated assays.
• Participate in data analysis and visualizations to answer experimental questions and identify areas for workflow optimization.
• Present findings at team meetings and prepare technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate process improvements into the overall diagnostic workflow.
• Assist with generating Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions with Laboratory Operations and Clinical Laboratory for transfer.
• Support troubleshooting workflow issues, perform root-cause determinant experiments and propose effective data-driven solutions.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments, data, results and methodologies in compliance with Good Laboratory and Documentation Practices (cGLP, cGDP).

Must haves:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Hands-on experience in NGS based techniques, including nucleic acid extraction, library preparation, and sequencing.
• Experience with handling plasma and cfDNA in NGS workflows with low-volume, plate-based assay formats.
• Effectively communicates with team and cross-functional partners.
• High attention to detail - record and document accurate, objective observations, assess impact, and perform troubleshooting as needed.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, proactively looks for potential roadblocks, characterizes root causes to problems and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a cross-functional team.
• Flexible and adaptable to change and embrace a fluid work environment.

Nice to haves:

• Familiarity in a common scientific programming language (e.g., Python, R) is desirable.

Benefits and additional information:

The US target range of our hourly rate for new hires is $31.67 - $49.52. You will also be eligible to receive equity, cash bonuses, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered.  Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company’s sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, and education. 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)

#LI-ONSITE