Join Freenome as a Quality Control Specialist I to support life-saving diagnostics in a regulated laboratory environment.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Perform reagent quality control testing
- Author and maintain documentation
- Initiate non-conformances for process deviations
- Participate in investigation of quality issues
- Record, analyze, and trend QC data
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioengineering or similar field
- Ability to follow written procedures
- Ability to complete documentation accurately
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience with performing routine laboratory equipment maintenance
- Hands-on experience with automated liquid handlers
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Quality Control Specialist I at Freenome plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of laboratory operations by conducting reagent quality control testing and maintaining essential documentation. This position requires familiarity with Next-Generation Sequencing workflows and a strong attention to detail, as well as the ability to navigate a regulated laboratory environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in life sciences and possess excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams. The role is integral to supporting the company's mission in early cancer detection.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 7, 2026. Last confirmed on Freenome's careers page October 7, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Quality Control Specialist I (Contractor) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Brisbane, California, United States.
- Where is the role based?
- Freenome is hiring for this position in Brisbane, California, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: CLIA, GMP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, next-generation sequencing.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Freenome targets junior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Contract for this Quality Control Specialist I (Contractor) role at Freenome.
From the original posting
About this opportunity:
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.
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
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 haves:
- 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
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.
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.
#LI-ONSITE
Standard company text repeated across Freenome's postings is omitted here.