Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) - PM Shift

Job Title: Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) - PM Shift

Reports to: Associate Director, Laboratory Operations

FLSA: Exempt

Location: San Diego, CA

ClearNote Health is an early cancer detection company focused on the development and commercialization of non-invasive epigenomic tests to detect cancer through a standard blood draw, earlier than existing methods and when the disease is still treatable. Leveraging its novel liquid biopsy technology, ClearNote Health is initially focused on high-mortality cancers with the greatest need for early detection, starting with pancreatic and ovarian cancers.

Position Summary: Processing of clinical samples per standard operating procedures. Assist and help maintain quality of testing in accordance with clinical regulatory guidelines. Shift is Monday-Friday, 3:00-11:30 PM.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis of test specimens.
• Oversight of non-licensed personnel during clinical specimen processing.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
• Participate in research, development, and validation for new methods.
• Perform bench work as needed and maintain proficiency/competency in technical operations.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and decision making, escalating problems as necessary.
• Engage in continuous process and service improvement.
• Ensure QC and maintenance of all laboratory equipment.
• Evaluate new process improvements and make appropriate recommendations based on thorough evaluation of technical, quality and efficiency impact.
• Ensure all work is in accordance with state and federal regulations, organizational policy, and accreditation/compliance requirements.
• Standard operating procedure (SOP) writing and editing.
• Exemplify our core values - Visionary, pioneering, truth seeking, driven, honest and considerate communication, embrace diversity and operate with transparency and integrity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or scientific equivalent with 5+ years of related experience in a next generation sequencing clinical laboratory.
• Current and valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS) required.
• Excellent interpersonal, teaming, written and spoken communication skills.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000. The actual salary will be dependent on various factors that may include experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities.