# Research Associate I/II at Freenome

- Company: Freenome
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://www.freenome.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Associate
- Location: Brisbane, California
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-07-23
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/freenome/jobs/8637437002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/freenome-research-associate-i-ii/

## About the role

At Freenome, you will help develop the assay technologies used to analyze patient samples and contribute to our mission of early detection and intervention in human disease. As a Research Associate I/II, you will provide experience in next-generation-sequencing (NGS)-based analyses of DNA. Starting with a prototype assay, you will contribute to developing and validating clinical-grade assays to measure complex, blood-based analytes.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelors with 1+ years of relevant industry experience or Masters in molecular biology, or a related field
- Hands-on experience in NGS based assay development including sample preparation, library preparation, target capture, and sequencing
- Biological understanding of human cell-free nucleic acids, single-cell analysis methods, immunology, and/or cancer biology
- High attention to detail and ability to record accurate and detailed observations, assess impact, and perform troubleshooting as required
- Flexible and highly motivated to learn new skills and comfortable adapting to changing priorities
- Ability to manual pipette with high confidence, accuracy, and precision

Tags: Research