Laboratory Technician II

We are seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician II to join the Freenome Scientific Operations team. You will be responsible for R&D support, including reagents, equipment, consumables, and study support.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with various teams to ensure consistent laboratory support
• Assist Research Associates and Scientists in preparing and aliquoting reagents
• Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment
• Troubleshoot R&D lab equipment issues using established SOPs and WI's
• Operate automated liquid handling platforms
• Monitor cold storage temperatures and respond to temperature excursion events
• Organize and maintain R&D reagent and sample inventory documentation
• Demonstrate 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree with 1-2 years of related experience
• Strong communication skills and 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:

• 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 organisational practices

Benefits:

• The US target range of our base hourly rate for new hires is $30.60 - $39.12
• Eligible to receive equity, cash bonuses, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits