Quality Control Specialist I (Contractor) at Freenome

<p><strong>About this opportunity:</strong><strong><br></strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">The role reports to the Quality Control Supervisor. This role will be an onsite role based in our Brisbane, California headquarters.</span></p> <p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Perform reagent quality control testing per Standard Operating Procedures&nbsp;<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Author, review, and maintain documentation, such as Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, QC Records and Forms for regulatory compliance<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Initiate non-conformances for any process deviations or reagent quality control failures<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Participate in the investigation of reagent and consumable quality issues<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Record, analyze, and trend QC data using good documentation practices<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Support the tech transfer and validation of QC test methods to GMP standards<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Build and maintain strong knowledge of fundamentals and regulatory requirements applicable to laboratory operations and quality control<br></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Must haves:</strong><strong><br></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 300;">Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioengineering or similar field<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 300;">Ability to follow written procedures and work in a regulated environment<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 300;">Ability to complete documentation in an accurate and timely manner in order to maintain regulatory compliance<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 300;">Strong attention to detail and time management skills<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 300;">Excellent interpersonal and communications skills in order to work in a highly cross-functional environment&nbsp;<br></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Nice to haves:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 300;">Experience with performing routine laboratory equipment maintenance</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 300;">Hands-on experience with automated liquid handlers (e.g., Hamilton, Bravo)<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 300;">Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint<br></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional information:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Contractors may be hired through a third-party provider and will be considered contingent workers. </span><span style="font-weight: 300;">We invite you to check out our career page @ <em><a href="http://freenome.com/job-openings/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://freenome.com/job-openings/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1708620295766000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0K-a4lTJ0RquYagpqS-yp4">freenome.com/job-openings/</a></em> </span><span style="font-weight: 300;">for additional company information.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Freenome is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. 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