Clinical Lab Associate 1 - Histology

Location

Fremont, CA | United States

Job description

Personalis, Inc. is a leader in advanced cancer genomics for enabling the next generation of precision cancer therapies and diagnostics. The Personalis NeXT Platform® is designed to adapt to the complex and evolving understanding of cancer, providing its biopharmaceutical customers and clinicians with information on all of the approximately 20,000 human genes, together with the immune system, from a single tissue sample. In population sequencing, Personalis operates one of the largest sequencing operations globally and is currently the sole sequencing provider to Veterans Affairs' Million Veteran Program. To enable cancer and population sequencing, Personalis' Clinical Laboratorywas built with a focus on clinical accuracy, quality, big data, scale and efficiency. The laboratory is GxP-aligned as well as Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988-certified and College of American Pathologists-accredited.

Available Shift: 

Tue - Sat  12 pm - 8:30 pm - Training schedule may be different

Responsibilities:

Participates in a hands-on fashion to the daily lab activities in one of the following areas by performing and assisting in laboratory tests and processes according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures:

• Main responsibilities are to support the Histopathology Team: Prepare FFPE samples for microscopic evaluation by a pathologist- microtomy, H&E staining, and coverslipping of slides. Perform instrument maintenance and operation. Digital slide image generation, image quality control and transfer to pathology team.
• Other responsibilities may include supporting the Extractions Team: Extract DNA and RNA from different sample types (fixed tissues, frozen tissue, blood, saliva and more). Perform quality control of samples and sample storage and management. Perform data transfer to the Library Prep Team.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Escalates issues to a supervisor/ lab manager when problems arise with sample processing
• Procures appropriate supplies and equipment to maximize department efficiency and meet established budgetary and quality goals
• Supports and ensures compliance with all department and company policies and procedures.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS in a biological discipline
• 0-2+ years of relevant laboratory experience as a laboratory technician, experience with histology lab equipment is a plus
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Strong desire to work in a demanding, high-energy, hands-on environment
• Ability to work within a team
• Physical demands include stooping, turning, bending, squatting, kneeling, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

The hiring range for this position is $27 to $31 per hour, which may factor in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Our full-time regular positions also include an annual performance-based bonus (or a sales incentive plan) and long-term incentive units (equity) provided as part of our compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Personalis is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. As part of this commitment, Personalis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you need an accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your recruiter know, if/when they contacts you.

Personalis is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities. Personalis offers a competitive compensation package and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, sick/vacation time, commuter benefits/ EV charging stations, onsite gym, and wellness benefits. (For US only, benefits in other countries may vary.) 

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