Laboratory Technician II

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.

• →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.
  

• 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.
  

• 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.