--- title: 'Clinical Laboratory Scientist I at Freenome' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/clinical-laboratory-scientist-i-freenome-brisbane-32abdtdbq9nf' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-19' --- # Clinical Laboratory Scientist I 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/8888967002 ## Job description About this opportunity: At Freenome, we are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I (CLS I) who will perform high-complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, performing quality control and quality assurance procedures, and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements. The work requires keeping meticulous and organized records; excellent attention to detail; and the ability to flexibly prioritize multiple tasks and schedules, analysis, and results. The CLS I will be involved with training, troubleshooting, leading projects, meeting project deliverables, and understanding and implementing laboratory goals. The CLS I must also demonstrate excellent communication skills, proactively communicating team goals and priorities clearly, openly and objectively, and communicating changes, issues and challenges in all directions of the organization. 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 high-complexity laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions - Collaborate with the Development Team and the Automation Team to lead and to execute assay improvement experiments, new assay configurations, and validations - Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and document routine preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment according to the laboratory’s SOPs for machines and devices including, but not limited to, the following: centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, pipettors, incubators, NovaSeq units, Flexmap units, Blue® Washers, Bravo units, Hamilton units, and work cells, as needed - Review, interpret, and report patient results in the company’s laboratory information management system (LIMS) as assigned - Independently identify and troubleshoot high-complexity assay problems that adversely affect the test performance - Perform, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures - Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications - Report all quality issues and/or safety concerns to the laboratory supervisor or safety officer - Train existing laboratory personnel in new procedures and train new laboratory personnel - Prepare reagents required for testing - Perform and document reagent qualification per the approved protocols - Provide direct supervision of the work of unlicensed laboratory personnel during the analytical phase of testing - Write and review procedures, documents, and forms - Communicate effectively with coworkers and non-laboratory personnel - Perform other laboratory duties as assigned - Assist in sample and process troubleshooting - Monitor data and process status as needed Must haves: - Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (Generalist preferred, CGMBS accepted) - Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field - Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations - Zero to 1 years of Clinical Laboratory experience or equivalent - Ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner - Ability to analyze and problem solve complex issues that may impact test performance - Experience working with laboratory automation such as Hamilton or Bravo liquid handlers - Flexibility to variable shift start times depending on operational needs Nice to haves: - Laboratory testing experience preferred - High volume laboratory experience preferred - Experience in molecular biology techniques preferred - Strong automation and computing skills Benefits and additional information: The US target range of our base hourly rate for new hires is $54.12 - $65.12. You will also be eligible to receive equity, cash bonuses, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits depending 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 @ [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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