In this role, you will be responsible for performing high complexity laboratory testing for cancer detection via next generation sequencing. You will work closely with automation, assay development and technology transfer scientists to build scalable infrastructure within the Clinical Laboratory. You will be part of a cross-functional team working to launch products for clinical use.
What you'll do
- Perform laboratory tests, procedures, analyses, and resulting of patient results per approved procedures
- Identify and troubleshoot high complexity problems that may adversely affect the test performance
- Perform and document reagent manufacturing and qualification per approved procedures
- Verify instrument performance through inspection, calibration, and maintenance per approved procedures
- Organize and conduct the training of new and existing laboratory personnel on current and new procedures
What you’ll have accomplished 12 months from now
- You will have participated in inspection activities and product validations and launches in the Clinical Laboratory
- You will have identified areas for improvement in the Clinical Laboratory and operational scalability and will have suggested solutions
- You will be a respected member of the Clinical Laboratory, having contributed to the build out of the laboratory and operations
- You will have acquired new expertise related to cancer genetics and whole genome sequencing technology, benefiting from mutual knowledge exchange with your colleagues
What you’ll bring to DELFI
- Required
- Must possess an active and valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) license issued by the state of California pursuant to Division 2, Chapter 3 of the California Business and Professions Code or to practice medicine, osteopathy, or podiatry pursuant to Division 2, Chapter 5 of the California Business and Professions Code appropriate to the specialty being performed
- Must fulfill requirements stated in 42 CFR 493.1489 or 493.1491
- Must fulfill requirements stated in the College of American Pathologists Molecular Pathology Checklist
- BS in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Science, or equivalent
- Ability to communicate complex technical results to a cross-functional audience
- Desire to learn about cancer genetics and contribute to a diverse, collaborative and mutually respectful working environment
- Preferred
- 1+ years of Clinical Laboratory experience or equivalent high complexity and volume laboratory experience
- Laboratory experience within the last year
- Experience with next generation sequencing, molecular biology techniques and automated liquid handlers
- Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations
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