# Clinical Laboratory Associate I (Contractor)

**Company**: Freenome
**Location**: Brisbane, California
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: entry
**Job type**: contract
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Associate I to join our Clinical Laboratory Analytical team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for sample processing and equipment maintenance. You will work closely with our team to make a direct impact on patient lives through attention to detail and diligence in the lab.

**Working Hours:** This position follows one of two schedules:

- Shift 1: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

- Shift 2: Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Onboarding training for Shift 2 takes place Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and may last up to two (2) months. Periodic extended hours and weekend rotations may be required for approximately six (6) months.

**Responsibilities:**

- Perform equipment maintenance according to laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs)

- Create sample batches, print labels, and label tubes and plates

- Maintain sufficient inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment

- Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications

- Assist CLSs with preparation and aliquoting of reagents

- Assist CLSs during sample testing

- Assist CLSs with quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) functions

- Participate in projects under the supervision of a CLS or supervisor

- Participate in cross-departmental projects

- Assist with training of existing laboratory personnel in new procedures and new laboratory personnel

- Assist with internal audits and inspection preparation

- Set up and assist with Hamilton and work cell automated procedures

- Ensure on-time calibration of laboratory equipment is scheduled and performed

- Report concerns of test quality and/or safety to the supervisor or safety officer

- Work closely with CLSs and Accessioning Team to provide consistent and ongoing support

- Monitor and record temperatures, perform root-cause analysis of deviations, and implement a resolution or initiate a service request

- Write and revise SOPs as needed

- Organize and maintain laboratory, equipment, personnel, and training documents

- Identify process improvement opportunities and report to laboratory management

**Requirements:**

- Zero to one year of work experience in a clinical laboratory setting

- Ability to prioritize tasks with a high emphasis on quality

- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

- Ability to work as part of a team within a highly collaborative environment

- Flexibility to variable shift start times depending on operational needs

**Nice to Haves:**

- High sample volume laboratory experience

- Experience working with automated equipment/systems

- Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations

## Skills

### Required
- laboratory equipment maintenance
- sample processing
- quality control
- quality assurance
- teamwork

### Nice to have
- high sample volume laboratory experience
- automated equipment/systems
- local, state, and federal laboratory regulations

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