Reporting Clinical Laboratory Scientist (RCLS)

BillionToOne is a next-generation molecular diagnostics company on a mission to make powerful, accurate diagnostic tests accessible to everyone. The Prenatal Reporting Clinical Laboratory Scientist (RCLS) is responsible for performing high complexity laboratory analysis on patient specimens, quality control, and compliance with laboratory requirements, while also leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret clinical genomics data, and sign out clinical laboratory reports, ensuring accuracy and reliability of clinical reporting
• Partner with Quality Management team on QC and QA programs to maintain the highest standards in laboratory testing and reporting, ensuring adherence to CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory guidelines
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, efficiency enhancement, and cost-effective laboratory practices
• Collaborate with Research & Development, bioinformatics and Genomic Technology team to develop, validate, and implement of new laboratory tests, methodologies, and data management and reporting systems
• Provide leadership and guidance to laboratory staff, including scientists, technicians, and support personnel
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Lab Operation, Customer Service, Product, Commercial, to support company goals
• Execute the bioinformatics pipelines that process and analyze raw data from samples
• Manage daily test processing needs with the highest emphasis on quality
• Present sample results to additional RCLSs, Laboratory Director, and/or other clinical personnel for subsequent clinical reporting
• Reviewing and releasing sample reports under the purview of the Laboratory Director
• Maintain reporting workflows, documentation, and their compatibility with laboratory workflows
• Assist with technology transfer from the research laboratory to the clinical laboratory
• Assist with continual process & workflow improvement on existing productions across teams
• Close collaboration with additional clinical teams: Client Services, Genetic Counselors, Bioinformatics, and Process Engineering for investigation on samples and/or workflows
• Train other Reporting CLS and clinical personnel on bioinformatics and reporting pipelines as needed
• Weekend and holiday work may be required
• 60% on-site expected (3 days/week onsite, 2 days/week remote)

Skills

• Must possess an active and valid CLS or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) license issued by the state of California pursuant to Division 2, Chapter 3 of the California Business and Professions Code or to practice medicine, osteopathy or podiatry pursuant to Division 2, Chapter 5 of the California Business and Professions Code appropriate to the specialty they are performing
• Must fulfill requirements stated in 42 CFR 493.1489 OR 493.1491
• Must fulfill requirements stated in the College of American Pathologists Molecular Pathology Checklist
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations required
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Science or related field required
• At least one year of Clinical Laboratory experience or equivalent high complexity and volume laboratory experience required
• Experience with molecular biology techniques required
• Able to manage daily test processing needs with high emphasis on quality
• Able to analyze and troubleshoot basic issues that impact test performance
• Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner
• Able to proactively communicate consistently, clearly, and honestly
• Experience with Sanger sequencing analysis, trinucleotide repeat analysis, MLPA analysis, or NGS QC preferred
• Laboratory experience in molecular biology within the last year preferred
• Strong computer and automation skills are preferred
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms and familiarity with industry tools (Atlassian Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, LIMS, command line)

Benefits

• Working alongside brilliant, kind, passionate and dedicated colleagues, in an empowering environment, toward a global vision, striving for a future in which transformative molecular diagnostics can help millions of patients
• Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings
• The ability to indirectly or directly change the lives of hundreds of thousands patients
• Multiple medical benefit options; employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered up to 80%
• Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for new parents (16 weeks, paid at 100%)
• Supplemental fertility benefits coverage
• Retirement savings program including a 4% Company match
• Increase paid time off with increased tenure
• Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)
• Free daily on-site lunches provided from top eateries
• A variety of perks on campus (state of the art gym, restaurant)
• Free on-site EV charging (compatible with all EVs, including Tesla)
• Generous equity options offering
• Corporate bonus program
• Industry leading company benefits (free healthcare options, 401k match, very generous fully paid parental leave, etc.)

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