Research Associate, Clinical Lab (6 month contract)

About the Role
In this laboratory role, you will be responsible for managing a biorepository to support DELFI’s development and validation studies, tracking and executing maintenance of laboratory equipment, and executing laboratory studies intended to validate NGS-based laboratory tests for cancer detection. You will be part of a cross-functional team working to launch regulated products for clinical use.
Contract length is 6 months with the potential to extend based on performance and business needs
*Candidates must be located within commuting distance of Palo Alto, CA in order to be considered*

What you'll do

• Manage a biorepository containing plasma and intermediate assay products, ensuring that samples are maintained in accordance with stability requirements and are organized to enable efficient sample pulls
• Organize, aliquot and prepare samples for shipment or internal laboratory studies
• Maintain a schedule for equipment maintenance and calibration, and execute on required activities personally or through vendors
• Contribute to high-quality laboratory test development by performing development, design verification, and design validation activities in the NGS Laboratory
• Mitigate potential safety concerns/harms by supporting risk management activities, including risk evaluation and implementation of control measures

What you'll have accomplished 6 months from now

• Achieve a level of organization in biorepository management that enables quick identification and pull of samples at any time
• Become an expert operator of DELFI’s NGS laboratory process
• Consistently maintain departmental laboratory equipment on the required schedule

What you'll bring to DELFI

• BS in relevant field (e.g., molecular biology, genetics, or genomics)
• Experience with biorepository management
• Ability to pipette correctly and consistently
• Experience with general biology laboratory equipment and techniques (aliquoting, aseptic technique, extraction)
• Ability to master use of software systems for laboratory management
• Skills in technical and non-technical communication
• Ability to master new concepts and skills quickly, with strong attention to detail

Preferred
• Experience with automated liquid handling systems
• Direct experience in a regulated environment (CLIA, CAP, NYS, FDA, GXP, etc.)

DELFI is not open to submissions or partnerships with recruitment agencies or search firms.

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