Join Freenome as a Staff Technical Operations Scientist to enhance manufacturing science and technology in cancer diagnostics.
Posted by employer 3 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 11 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Support day-to-day Manufacturing/QC and Clinical Lab operations
- Lead investigations related to Manufacturing/QC nonconformances
- Author Nonconformances reports and technical documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Create validation documentation for Manufacturing/QC
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline
- 12 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or related regulated manufacturing environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with NGS workflows and chemistry
- Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment
Nice to have
- Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience using systems such as Netsuite, LIMS, or electronic batch records
Requirements
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Staff Technical Operations Scientist at Freenome plays a crucial role in supporting daily operations within the Manufacturing Science and Technology team, focusing on technology transfer and root cause analysis for commercial issues. This position requires expertise in Next-Generation Sequencing workflows and a strong background in regulated environments, particularly GMP. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology settings, along with strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate across teams. The role is part of a company dedicated to advancing cancer diagnostics, emphasizing continuous improvement and compliance.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 7, 2026. Last confirmed on Freenome's careers page October 9, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$129,600).
- Starts above 17% of 29 comparable staff other roles in United States that list Python we track (median $182,400 across 18 companies). See Python salary trends
- Python appears in 18% of 244 comparable staff other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Staff Technical Operations Scientist role remote?
- It's hybrid — Freenome expects some on-site time in Brisbane, California.
- What's the salary range?
- Freenome lists $157,675–$221,550 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 12 years of relevant experience for this Staff Technical Operations Scientist role.
- Where is the role based?
- Freenome is hiring for this position in Brisbane, California.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: CAPA, CLIA, GMP, ISO13485, JMP, Minitab.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Freenome targets staff-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Staff Technical Operations Scientist role at Freenome.
From the original posting
About this opportunity:
At Freenome, we are seeking a Staff Technical Operations Scientist to help grow the Freenome Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) team. The ideal candidate is in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows, detail-orientated, and familiar working within a CLIA laboratory setting. This person is responsible for all things related to Technology transfer and supporting root cause analysis of commercial issues. 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 Senior Manager of Technical Operations. This role will be a Hybrid role based in our Brisbane, California headquarters.
What you’ll do:
- Support day-to-day Manufacturing/QC and Clinical Lab operations by providing scientific and technical guidance.
- Monitor process performance and analyze manufacturing/QC data to identify trends, variability, and opportunities for improvement.
- Lead investigations related to Manufacturing/QC nonconformances, out-of-specification (OOS) results, and process excursions using root cause analysis tools.
- Author Nonconformances reports, CAPAs, change controls, risk assessments, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions that improve process reliability and product quality.
- Lead process validation, equipment qualification, and technology transfer activities.
- Participate in Manufacturing/QC readiness activities for new products or process changes.
- Create validation documentation for Manufacturing/QC and ensure accuracy and compliance with GMP requirements.
- Create statistical analyses and preparation of technical reports to support process monitoring and decision-making.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on process chemistry efficiency.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, GMP guidelines, and company procedures.
- Present technical findings and project updates to internal stakeholders.
Must haves:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
- 12 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or related regulated manufacturing environments (internships and co-op experience may be considered).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with NGS workflows and chemistry.
- Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment, CAP/CLIA, ISO13485 or IVD environment.
- Knowledge of process validation principles and test method validation.
- Experience with manufacturing investigations, CAPA, change control, or quality systems.
- Experience with automated Liquid handling such as Hamilton/Tecan.
- Experience with statistical software such as JMP or Minitab/Python/R.
Nice to haves:
- Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience using systems such as Netsuite, LIMS, or electronic batch records.
Benefits and additional information:
The US target range of our base salary rate for new hires is $157,675.00 - $221,550.00. You will also be eligible to receive equity, cash bonuses, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered. Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company’s sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, and education. We invite you to check out our career page @ freenome.com/job-openings/ for additional company information.
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