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 $27.38 - $42.07

. You will also be eligible to receive pre-IPO 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.

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Laboratory Technician II

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