Freenome is a private biotech company focused on developing blood tests to detect cancer early and make screening accessible for everyone. Backed by a16z, GV and CRV.
About the role
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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of working experience or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioengineering or similar field
- Knowledge of/experience with Quality Control and Quality Assurance principles, including GMP/ISO
- Technical writing experience, including Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, QC Records and Forms
- Hands-on experience with automated liquid handlers (e.g., Hamilton, Bravo)
- Experience with performing routine laboratory equipment maintenance
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality data
More about this role
At Freenome, we are seeking a Quality Control Specialist II to help grow the Quality Control team within the Lab Operations Department. The ideal candidate is experienced in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows, detail-orientated, and familiar working within a CLIA laboratory setting. This person will perform reagent quality control testing, author and maintain documentation, support method tech transfer, and perform tracking and trending of QC data. 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 Quality Control Supervisor. This role will be an onsite role based in our Brisbane, California headquarters.
- Perform reagent quality control testing per Standard Operating Procedures
- Author, review, and maintain documentation, such as Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, QC Records and Forms for regulatory compliance
- Initiate non-conformances for any process deviations or reagent quality control failures
- Participate in the investigation of...
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