New · posted Oct 15
Freenome · Biotechnology
Quality Control Specialist I
- Brisbane, CA
- On-site
- Contract
- Associate & Specialist
Open until filled
The role
At Freenome, we are seeking a Quality Control Specialist I to help grow the Quality Control team within the Lab Operations Department. The ideal candidate is experienced in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows, detail-orientated, and familiar working within a CLIA laboratory setting. This person will perform reagent quality control testing, author and maintain documentation, support method tech transfer, and perform tracking and trending of QC data. You are passionate about contributing to developing life-saving diagnostics through early cancer detection, and you will have a significant impact on the continued growth of an organization dedicated to changing the entire landscape of cancer.
The role reports to the Quality Control Supervisor. This role will be an onsite role based in our Brisbane, California headquarters.
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/ for additional company information.
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What you need
Must haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioengineering or similar field
- Ability to follow written procedures and work in a regulated environment
- Ability to complete documentation in an accurate and timely manner in order to maintain regulatory compliance
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills in order to work in a highly cross-functional environment
Nice to havesnice to have
- Experience with performing routine laboratory equipment maintenance
- Hands-on experience with automated liquid handlers (e.g., Hamilton, Bravo)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Skills named in this posting
What you'll do
- Perform reagent quality control testing per Standard Operating Procedures
- Author, review, and maintain documentation, such as Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, QC Records and Forms for regulatory compliance
- Initiate non-conformances for any process deviations or reagent quality control failures
- Participate in the investigation of reagent and consumable quality issues
- Record, analyze, and trend QC data using good documentation practices
- Support the tech transfer and validation of QC test methods to GMP standards
- Build and maintain strong knowledge of fundamentals and regulatory requirements applicable to laboratory operations and quality control
Where you'll work
Brisbane, CAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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Associate & Specialist roles in California8 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US100 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (middle half) | $58,375 | $74,000 | $77,250 |
| All US (middle half) | $49,375 | $60,000 | $76,125 |
Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Control roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 15, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
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- Documentation and SOPs7
- Lab testing and methods5
- GMP and compliance3
- Investigations and CAPA2
- Collaboration and leadership2
- Validation and qualification1
- Data and digital systems1
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Quality Control Specialist I at Freenome
Open until filled.