Qualifications
Responsibilities:Utilize your expertise in molecular biology, nucleic-acid biochemistry, and next-generation sequencing to develop and refine NGS-based methods. Conduct experiments to characterize and enhance NGS workflows, transforming prototypes into high-throughput automated assays. Engage in data analysis and visualization to address experimental inquiries and pinpoint optimization opportunities within workflows. Present your findings in team meetings and compile technical reports for both internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate process improvements into the overall diagnostic framework. Assist in generating Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions in partnership with Laboratory Operations and the Clinical Laboratory for successful transfer.
About the job
About the Role:
Join Freenome as a Research Associate II to enhance our Process Development team within Genomics Early Development. You will play a crucial role in optimizing next-generation sequencing (NGS) processes and innovating methodologies on our multiomics platform. This position involves collaboration across various departments, including Research & Development, Automation, Computational Science, Quality, Regulatory, Laboratory Operations, and Program Management, to develop, characterize, scale up, and transfer complex methodologies and assays to Operations. If you are passionate about advancing life-saving diagnostics through early cancer detection, your contributions will significantly influence our mission to transform cancer diagnostics.
This position reports directly to the Senior Manager of Genomics Early Development and is based at our headquarters in Brisbane, California.
About Freenome
Freenome is at the forefront of revolutionizing cancer detection through advanced multiomics technology. Our mission is to empower healthcare providers with innovative diagnostic tools that enable early cancer detection, ultimately saving lives by transforming the landscape of cancer diagnostics.