# Senior Research Associate 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: Senior
- Location: Brisbane, California
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $98K to $126K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-11
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/freenome/jobs/8691868002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/freenome-senior-research-associate/

## 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

Tags: Development