Technical Lead - Scientific Operations

Why join Freenome?

Freenome is a high-growth biotech company on a mission since 2014 to create tools that empower everyone to prevent, detect, and treat their disease. 

To achieve this mission, Freenome is developing next-generation blood tests to detect cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages using our multiomics platform and machine learning techniques. Our first blood test will detect early-stage colorectal cancer and advanced adenomas.

To fight the war on cancer, Freenome has raised more than $1.1B from leading investors including a16z, GV (formerly Google Ventures), T. Rowe Price, BainCapital, Perceptive Advisors, RA Capital Management, Roche, Kaiser Permanente Ventures, and the American Cancer Society’s BrightEdge Ventures. 

Are you ready for the fight? A ‘Freenomer’ is a mission-driven employee who is fueled by the opportunity to make a positive impact on patients' lives, who thrive in a culture of respect and cross collaboration, and whose work makes a significant impact on the company and their career. Freenomers are determined, patient-centric, and outcomes-driven. We build teams around divergent expertise, allowing us to solve problems and ascertain opportunities in unique ways. We are dedicated to advancing healthcare, one breakthrough at a time.

About this opportunity:

The Technical Supervisor of Scientific Operations Laboratory will enable successful lab operations by coordinating all technical, logistical, and administrative functions to ensure prompt and accurate testing and reporting of study samples within pre-established timeframes. The Technical Supervisor will work cross functionally with stakeholders from different Departments (Genomics R&D, Proteomics R&D, Translational Sciences, Automation Engineering, Lab Operations, Facilities, Quality) and report to the Senior Director of Laboratory Operations. The Technical Supervisor will provide technical oversight and guidance to laboratory associates/technologists during all phases of sample testing and reporting.

What you’ll do:

• Interface with stakeholders in Genomics R&D, Proteomics R&D, Translational Sciences and Laboratory Operations to coordinate and schedule studies. 
• Oversee day to day operation of the Genomics and Proteomics automation lines within the laboratory and interface with Automation Engineering as required for maintenance and upgrades 
• Verifies procedures for Genomics and Proteomics testing performed and establishes the laboratory’s performance criteria, including accuracy and precision of each test and test system.  
•  Review and interpret NGS and proteomics assay data to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained; review of quality control, instrument and equipment maintenance, and other quality assurance activities.
• Review study reports for technical accuracy and contribute cross functionally in finalizing the reports
• Establish a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed
• Partner with the Automation Development team to identify areas where sample testing can be optimized to enhance performance, throughput, or assay accuracy.   
• Identify training needs and ensure that testing personnel receive regular in-service training
• Evaluate the competency of all testing personnel on an ongoing basis.  

Must haves: 

• PhD in clinical laboratory science or biological science AND 1 year training/experience OR  
• Master’s in clinical laboratory science or biological science AND 2 years training/experience OR  
• Bachelor’s in clinical laboratory science or biological science AND 3+ years training/experience 
• Experience working in a clinical lab, core lab, reference lab or CRO setting
• Experience coordinating and scheduling studies in the lab and reviewing study reports
• Strong background in Genomics technologies and platforms
• Good understanding of lab automation platforms

Nice to haves: 

• Experience with in a clinical (CAP or CLIA) NGS lab is preferred
• Familiar with protein assays, experience with ELISA is preferred
• Proficient in GLP, GCP Regulations  
• Quality Management experience

Benefits and additional information:

The US target range of our base salary/hourly rate for new hires is $127,500 - $195,000. You will also be eligible to receive pre-IPO equity, cash bonuses, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits dependent on the position offered.  Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company’s sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, and education. We invite you to check out our career page @ https://careers.freenome.com/ 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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