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
At Freenome, we are seeking a Senior Research Associate to help grow the Freenome Genomic Early Development team. As a Senior Research Associate, you will participate in the development of genomic assay technologies and contribute to Freenome’s multiomic product portfolio aimed at early cancer detection.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field with at least 4 years of experience in the life sciences or Master’s in molecular biology or a related field
- Hands-on experience in Next-gen sequencing (NGS) based assay development including extraction, library preparation, target capture, and sequencing
- Experience designing, planning, and executing successful experiments, interpreting results, preparing data for review, and giving effective scientific presentations
- High attention to detail and ability to record accurate and detailed observations, assess impact, and perform troubleshooting as required
- Ability to manually pipette with high confidence, accuracy, and precision
- Clear and proactive communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members in the same and adjacent disciplines
More about this role
At Freenome, we are seeking a Senior Research Associate to help grow the Freenome Genomic Early Development team. As a Senior Research Associate, you will participate in the development of genomic assay technologies and contribute to Freenome’s multiomic product portfolio aimed at early cancer detection. You will work closely with Scientists, Automation Engineers, and Computational Biologists to develop, optimize, and characterize efficient automated workflows to improve experimental and clinical throughput in a regulated high throughput environment. You will also work with Operations, Quality, and Regulatory to transfer complex methodologies, processes, and assays to Operations to ensure the highest quality data is produced by our clinical lab. 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 Genomic Early Development team. This role will be an Onsite role based in our Brisbane, California headquarters.
- Apply hands-on knowledge of molecular...
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