Clinical Laboratory Associate; CLA

Billion To One is a next-generation molecular diagnostics company dedicated to developing powerful and accurate diagnostic tests that are accessible to all. Our innovative QCT molecular counting technology significantly enhances the resolution of disease detection using cell-free DNA by over a thousandfold. This groundbreaking technology is integral to our product offerings, including one of our flagship products, Unity Complete, the only non-invasive prenatal screen capable of assessing fetal risk for both common recessive conditions and aneuploidies from a single maternal blood sample.

Leveraging the same molecular counting technology, we've expanded our impact into oncology in 2023 with a pioneering liquid biopsy test, Northstar, that combines treatment selection with monitoring. To date, over 500,000 patients have benefited from our innovative and precise diagnostic tests, and our Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) has grown from $0 to $125 million in the last ~4 years.

Billion To One  has successfully raised close to $400 million in funding, with a notable $130 million Series D round completed in June 2024, resulting in a company valuation of over $1 billion. This funding has come from prestigious global institutional investors, including Hummingbird, Adams Street Partners, Neuberger Berman, Baillie Gifford, and Premji Invest. Billion To One  has recently been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Startup Employers for 2024, highlighting the company's exceptional work environment and commitment to innovation.

We are looking for passionate Clinical Laboratory Associates (CLA) to be responsible for assisting our day-to-day operations, providing equipment maintenance in the clinical laboratory, completing the pre-analytical phase of testing (e.g., specimen receipt, accessioning, and plasma/buffy coat isolation), performing quality assurance procedures, while complying with all local, state, and federal laboratory requirements. The Clinical Laboratory Associate (CLA) is an onsite position (Union City or Menlo Park) and provides a great opportunity for career growth - at Billion To One , we offer an array of career growth opportunities and clear growth tracks supported by our performance reviews (every 6 months).

Shift Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Responsibilities:

• Perform sample accessioning and isolation procedures according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures;
• Prepare documents for equipment and personnel records;
• Perform and document routine maintenance of equipment;
• Prepare other clinical documentation as required and assigned;
• Clean labware, equipment, and benches;
• Prepare reagents required for testing;
• Write and review controlled documents as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in biology or clinical related sciences;
• At least 6 months of experience with molecular biology techniques in a research or clinical laboratory;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills;
• The ability to multitask and work independently;
• Previous clinical laboratory experience is preferred.

Nice-To-Haves:

• Biophysics, Molecular biology (DNA purification, PCR, electrophoresis) or next-generation DNA sequencing laboratory experience;
• Working with a team of ‘rockstars’ who bring out the best in everyone;
• Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings;
• The ability to indirectly or directly change the lives of hundreds of thousand patients;
• Multiple medical benefit options; employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered at 80%;
• Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for new parents (16 weeks, paid at 100%);
• Retirement savings program including a 4% Company match;
• Free daily on-site lunches provided from top eateries;
• Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities);
• A variety of perks on campus (state of the art gym, restaurant);
• Free on-site EV charging (compatible with all EVs, including Tesla).

At Billion To One , we are proud to offer a combination of (1) competitive base pay, (2) the opportunity for professional growth, (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 of $64,178 per year, including a base pay rate of $28.05 per hour.

Billion To One  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.

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