Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Prenatal

We are looking for a driven Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (with California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License) to support UNITY, the only non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) that can detect inherited disorders such as sickle cell disease, spinal muscular atrophy, and cystic fibrosis in the baby directly from maternal blood. These disorders are extremely severe, but early detection and intervention can significantly improve outcomes. You will join and oversee our growing superstar CLIA team responsible for end-to-end processing of pregnancy blood samples in a high complexity, high-growth CLIA setting. The Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist is an onsite position.

Shift Hours: Wed-Sat 10pm - 8am, 4 days/10 hour shifts

• Weekday Graveyard, 40% shift differential
• Weekend Graveyard, 45% shift differential

Responsibilities:

• Lead clinical laboratory daily supervision in alignment with company values and mission
• Hold General Supervisor delegation and responsibilities including oversight and support of day-to-day operations, scheduling, and troubleshooting
• Manage CLIA direct reports including licensed and/or unlicensed staff (CLS, Clinical Laboratory Assistants)
• Contribute to troubleshooting, training, and continuous process improvement
• Perform clinical laboratory assays to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
• Perform quality control studies to ensure the accuracy of clinical data
• Verify instrument performance by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in the chemical, physical or biological sciences
• Minimum of 4 years of CLS experience in a clinical setting (molecular and/or high-complexity laboratory experience preferred)
• A current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License that meets requirements for Testing Personnel under CLIA regulations (42 CFR, part 493) (California, CGMBS or Generalist license is required)
• Hands-on training and experience with manual molecular biology protocols, including DNA extraction, PCR, and automated liquid handlers
• Advanced knowledge of Google Docs, Word, Excel, basic statistics and familiarity with LIMS systems and Next-Generation Sequencing
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work flexibly and well under given timeframes.
• Self-starter and dynamic team player with excellent verbal and written skills.

Nice-To-Haves:

• Previous CLIA General Supervisor experience
• Start-up experience
• Knowledge of medical genetics
• Experience in a cell-free DNA setting

Benefits And Perks:

• 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%)
• Free UNITY Complete NIPT testing for employees & spouses
• 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 meals provided from top eateries
• Brand new onsite state of the art gym
• Free on-site EV charging (compatible with all EVs, including Tesla)

At BillionToOne, we are proud to offer a combination of a (1) base pay range (actual amount offered is based on experience and salary/equity options split that the candidate chooses), (2) generous equity options offering, (3) corporate bonus program, on top of (4) industry leading company benefits (free healthcare options, 401k match, very generous fully paid parental leave, etc.).

For this position, we offer a total compensation package up to $263,795 per year, including a base pay rate of $101.39 - $107.10 per hour.

BillionToOne is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.