--- title: 'Clinical Laboratory Associate I (Contractor) at Freenome' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/clinical-laboratory-associate-i-contractor-freenome-brisbane-1b34jywjwynk' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-19' --- # Clinical Laboratory Associate I (Contractor) at Freenome - **Company:** Freenome - **Location:** Brisbane, CA - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-16 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/freenome/jobs/8889072002 ## Job description About this opportunity: At Freenome, we are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Associate I to help grow the Freenome Clinical Laboratory Analytical team. The ideal candidate is dependable, flexible, with attention to detail and is team oriented. This person is responsible for all things related to sample processing and equipment maintenance.  You are passionate about making a direct impact on patient lives through attention to detail, diligence in the lab, and cooperative teamwork.  You will have a significant impact on the continued growth of a high profile technology organization that is changing the landscape on early cancer detection. This role reports to the Supervisor, Analytical Laboratory. Working Hours: This position follows one of two schedules, (subject to change based on business needs): - Shift 1: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. - Shift 2: Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Onboarding training for Shift 2 takes place Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and may last up to two (2) months. Periodic extended hours and weekend rotations may be required for approximately six (6) months. What you’ll do: - Perform equipment maintenance according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) for machines and devices including, but not limited to, the following: centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, pipettors, microplate readers, NovaSeq units, Agilent Bravo units, Hamilton units, and work cells, as needed - Create sample batches, printing labels, and labeling tubes and plates - Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies, and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties - Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications - Assist CLSs with preparation and aliquoting of reagents - Assist CLSs during sample testing - Assist CLSs with quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) functions - Participate in projects under the supervision of a CLS or supervisor along with maintaining quality and an efficient workflow in daily duties - Participate in cross-departmental projects - Assist with the training of existing laboratory personnel in new procedures and the training of new laboratory personnel - Assist with internal audits and inspection preparation, as needed - Set up the Hamilton and assisting with Hamilton automated procedures - Set up the work cell and assisting with work cell automated procedures - Ensure on-time calibration of laboratory equipment is scheduled and performed - Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the supervisor or safety officer - Work closely with the CLSs and Accessioning Team to provide consistent and ongoing support to the entire Service Department - Check, monitor, and record temperatures, perform root-cause analysis of deviations, and implement a resolution or initiating a service request as necessary - Write and revise SOPs as needed - Organize and maintain laboratory, equipment, personnel, and training documents - Identify process improvement opportunities and report to laboratory management - Provide guidance for new Clinical Laboratory Associates Must haves: - Zero to one years of work experience in a clinical laboratory setting - The ability to prioritize tasks with a high emphasis on quality - Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail - The ability to work as part of a team within a highly collaborative environment - Flexibility to variable shift start times depending on operational needs Nice to haves: - High sample volume laboratory experience preferred - Experience working with automated equipment/systems - Have working knowledge of local, state and federal laboratory regulations 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/](http://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. - https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/fmla - https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters - https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act California applicants please review the CCPA Notice at Collection here: - https://www.freenome.com/ccpa-privacy-notice-for-freenome-california-job-applicants/ ## #LI-ONSITE ## About Freenome ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Freenome is a biotechnology company developing blood-based multi-omics tests powered by machine learning to detect cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages. - **Entity Type**: Private (Late Stage) – raised over $2B in total funding; stock symbol FRNM (NASDAQ) is associated with a related SPAC entity but the operating company remains privately held [linkedin.com] - **Headquarters**: Brisbane, California, United States - **Founded**: 2014 - **Founders**: Riley Ennis (Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer) and others [freenome.com] ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Biotechnology / Early Cancer Detection - **Target customers**: B2B (health systems, insurers, employers) and B2C (patients via healthcare providers) - **Mission**: To create tools that empower everyone to prevent, detect, and treat their disease, starting with early cancer detection. ## Products & Services - **Freenome Multi-Omics Blood Test (Colorectal Cancer)**: A next-generation blood test that uses a multi-omics platform (cell-free DNA, methylation, proteins, etc.) combined with machine learning to detect early-stage colorectal cancer and advanced adenomas. Type: Diagnostic test (IVD) – currently under clinical validation and regulatory review [freenome.com]. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private). Total funding of $2.07B (LinkedIn estimate) or $1.428B (CB Insights); conflicting reports reflect different counting methods [linkedin.com], [cbinsights.com] - **Key Metric (Funding)**: Most recent round – $75M corporate round (Nov 2025) led by Roche, plus $254M venture round (Feb 2024) also led by Roche [linkedin.com] - **Notable Investors**: Perceptive Advisors, RA Capital Management, Roche Venture Fund, Kaiser Permanente, Novartis, American Cancer Society’s BrightEdge Ventures, Exact Sciences [linkedin.com], [freenome.com] - **Growth Signals**: - Blood-based test included in updated American Cancer Society colorectal cancer screening guideline - Appointed industry veteran Rob Guigley as Chief Commercial Officer (2025) - Ongoing clinical programs for multiple cancer types - Employee headcount of 304 with 22 active job postings (as of mid-2025) [linkedin.com] ## Competitive Advantages - **Multi-omics + AI platform**: Combines multiple biological signals (DNA methylation, fragmentomics, proteins) with proprietary machine learning algorithms to achieve high sensitivity and specificity for early-stage cancer. - **Strong clinical program**: Rigorous multi-site studies and partnerships with leading health systems (e.g., Kaiser Permanente). - **Deep investor backing**: Long-term support from top healthcare investors and strategic partners (Roche, Exact Sciences) provides capital and commercial pathways. - **First-mover in multi-cancer blood screening**: Focus on colorectal cancer as first indication, with potential to expand to other cancers. ## Strategic Focus - **Clinical validation & regulatory approval**: Completing pivotal studies and preparing FDA submission for colorectal cancer test. - **Commercial launch preparation**: Building commercial team (hiring Strategic Account Executives, VP Revenue Cycle Management) and establishing relationships with payers and health systems. - **Platform expansion**: Extending multi-omics technology to additional cancer types (lung, pancreatic, etc.) through research programs. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven culture**: Employees are motivated by the opportunity to “outpace cancer” and make a tangible impact on patient lives. Values include integrity, empathy, trust, servant leadership, and striving for greatness [freenome.com]. - **Equity ownership**: Every U.S. full-time employee receives equity packages, aligning personal success with company milestones [freenome.com/careers]. - **Competitive benefits**: Comprehensive medical plans, wellness programs, generous PTO, 12 paid holidays, annual bonus opportunities, and market-based salaries [freenome.com/careers]. - **Collaborative environment**: Cross-functional teams across clinical, scientific, and business domains; emphasis on respect and inclusion [freenome.com/careers]. - **Work model**: Likely office-based in Brisbane, CA (hybrid flexibility not explicitly stated). The company has a physical lab and office presence. - **Engineering & science culture**: Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art multi-omics data, machine learning, and clinical trial design. The team includes senior ML scientists, computational biologists, and software engineers. ## Sources 1. [freenome.com](https://www.freenome.com/) – Company overview, leadership, values, products 2. [freenome.com/careers](https://www.freenome.com/careers/) – Benefits, culture, job openings 3. [linkedin.com/company/freenome](https://www.linkedin.com/company/freenome) – Employee count, revenue estimate, funding rounds, investor list, recent hires and departures 4. 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