Hayward, California
Lab Associate Job Opening in Hayward, California - Lab Associate
Predicine Inc., Hayward, California
Job ID: 000037
Predicine Inc. is an international precision medicine organization that is committed to
developing the first- and best-in-class precision diagnostics products to enable precision
medicine and to address the unmet medical needs in US, China, and worldwide. At Predicine,
we believe that people are our most vital assets and we are dedicated to creating a great place
to work. We value a culture of innovation, integrity, responsibility, productivity, and teamwork,
and invite people who share the same values to join us.
The Position
The Laboratory Associate contributes to the effective and efficient operation of the laboratory.
You will work closely with laboratory scientists, supply chain, quality, and other integral
departments to help drive innovation in cancer testing. You will be responsible for assisting
laboratory scientists and supporting the daily operations of the laboratory.
Perform equipment maintenance according to the laboratory?s standard operating
procedures for the following but not limited to: refrigerators, freezers, centrifuges,
pipettes, ddPCR, qPCR, BioAnalyzer, heat blocks, plate sealers, NextSeq, MiniSeq and
other instruments as needed
Maintain sufficient inventory and assist in control of flow of material, supplies and
equipment from warehouse to the laboratory to maintain efficient operations
Check, monitor and record temperature and perform root cause analysis of deviations
and implement a resolution or initiate a service request as necessary
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory?s
established performance specifications
Clean racks and other laboratory supplies
Write and revise standard operating procedures, as needed
Assist the laboratory scientists with preparation and aliquoting reagents, manufacture
controls and reagents kits require for performing and supporting appropriate assays.
Participate in interdepartmental activities with Supply Chain and Quality to ensure
appropriate reagents are available for use at all times
Assist with training of new laboratory personnel and training of new procedures with
existing personnel
Assist with internal audits and inspection preparation, as needed
Manage, organize and maintain laboratory, equipment, personnel and training records
Identify process improvement opportunities and report to laboratory management
Perform other duties as assigned
Who You are
In adding new members to our team, we look for people who are also inspired by our mission
and who would fit in well with the collaborative, rigorous and entrepreneurial spirit of the
company culture. Because we know that people are critical to our success in bringing precision
diagnostics and medicines to patients, we are dedicated to creating a great place to work and
to providing people with programs, services and benefits that allow them to bring the best to
the business and to their personal and professional growth.
Minimum of AA or equivalent required
Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biological Sciences, Laboratory Science or related field
preferred
At least 1 year of related experiences in a high complexity laboratory
Dedicated to making a difference in precision medicine
Driven to make a positive impact in cancer diagnosis and treatment
Excellent communicator with great written and verbal fluency
Can-do and willing to learn attitude necessary for start-up environment
Detailed oriented with an appetite to drive tasks to completion
Ability to work well in a rapid-pace startup environment
Ability to work effectively as part of a cross functional team.
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
This is an exciting opportunity to participate in, and to enable, our vision of transforming
healthcare through development of innovative technologies. If you are looking for
opportunities to accelerate your growth and the growth of a company, and to make a positive
and immediate impact on the society, please submit cover letter and resume to: hr ?at?
predicine ?dot? com.
Predicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
related: 1 year
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