Research Associate, Clinical Lab

4 weeks ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Menlo Ventures Full time

About the Role

In this laboratory position, 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.

About Us

DELFI Diagnostics, Inc. is developing next-generation, blood-based tests that are reliable, accessible and deliver a new way to help detect cancer.

Employing advanced machine-learning methods to whole-genome sequencing data, the DELFI platform is built to address the highest-burden health challenges.

Our Mission

DELFI Diagnostics prioritizes solutions that have the potential to save lives on a global scale, including for historically underserved populations.

Our platform relies on fragmentomics – the discovery that cancer cells are more chaotic than normal cells and, when they die, leave behind tell-tale patterns and characteristics of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) fragments.

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., biomedical engineering, molecular biology, genetics, or genomics).
  • Experience with biorepository management.
  • Experience with general biology laboratory equipment and techniques.
  • Ability to master use of software systems for laboratory management.
  • Diligence in implementing 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 Qualifications

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

DELFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

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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