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Quality Control Specialist I (Contractor)

Brisbane, CAOnsiteContractPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • CLIA laboratory
  • reagent quality control testing
  • method tech transfer
  • tracking and trending
  • QC data
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • QC Records and Forms
  • non-conformances
  • GMP standards
  • regulatory requirements

Nice to have

  • automated liquid handlers
  • Hamilton
  • Bravo
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Role summary

Freenome is seeking a Quality Control Specialist I for their Lab Operations Department in Brisbane, California. This onsite contract role involves performing reagent quality control testing, authoring and maintaining documentation, supporting method tech transfer, and tracking/trending QC data within a CLIA laboratory setting. The ideal candidate has experience with Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows and a strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include initiating non-conformances, investigating quality issues, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Preferred qualifications include experience with laboratory equipment maintenance, automated liquid handlers, and Microsoft Office Suite.

About this opportunity:

At Freenome, we are seeking a Quality Control Specialist I to help grow the Quality Control team within the Lab Operations Department. The ideal candidate is experienced in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows, detail-orientated, and familiar working within a CLIA laboratory setting. This person will perform reagent quality control testing, author and maintain documentation, support method tech transfer, and perform tracking and trending of QC data. You are passionate about contributing to developing life-saving diagnostics through early cancer detection, 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 Quality Control Supervisor. This role will be an onsite role based in our Brisbane, California headquarters.

What you’ll do:

  • Perform reagent quality control testing per Standard Operating Procedures
  • Author, review, and maintain documentation, such as Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, QC Records and Forms for regulatory compliance
  • Initiate non-conformances for any process deviations or reagent quality control failures
  • Participate in the investigation of reagent and consumable quality issues
  • Record, analyze, and trend QC data using good documentation practices
  • Support the tech transfer and validation of QC test methods to GMP standards
  • Build and maintain strong knowledge of fundamentals and regulatory requirements applicable to laboratory operations and quality control

    • Must haves:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioengineering or similar field
  • Ability to follow written procedures and work in a regulated environment
  • Ability to complete documentation in an accurate and timely manner in order to maintain regulatory compliance
  • Strong attention to detail and time management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills in order to work in a highly cross-functional environment

    • Nice to haves:

  • Experience with performing routine laboratory equipment maintenance
  • Hands-on experience with automated liquid handlers (e.g., Hamilton, Bravo)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

    • Additional information:

    Contractors may be hired through a third-party provider and will be considered contingent workers. We invite you to check out our career page @ freenome.com/job-openings/ for additional company information.

    Freenome is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Freenome does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

    Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

  • Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
  • Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

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