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Clinical Laboratory Technician I

Helix

#CLIA #SOP #Clinical Laboratory #AI Tools #Diagnostic Testing #CAP #Precision Medicine #Molecular Biology #Genomics #High Throughput

Quick overview

Execute pre-analytical and analytical genomic workflows including Whole Exome and Whole Genome assays in a CLIA/CAP environment. Maintain accurate documentation and coordinate with team members to meet production KPIs and quality standards.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a biological or clinical laboratory science and hands-on lab experience. Candidates must have a working knowledge of molecular biology concepts and the ability to work specific shifts in San Diego.

bachelor degreeQuality ControlDocumentationMolecular BiologySample HandlingAssay ExecutionAnalytical WorkflowsAutomated PlatformsHigh-Throughput WorkflowsCLIA/CAP CompliancePre-analytical Workflows

Job description

Who We Are

& What We Do At Helix, our mission is simple: to help everyone improve their lives through their DNA.

Ready to make a real-world impact with your skills? At Helix, we're transforming healthcare by making genomics a standard of care. We partner with health systems and life science companies to accelerate the integration of genomic data into clinical practice. Join us in building a future where healthcare is personalized, proactive, and powered by genomics.

The Helix clinical laboratory processes genomic samples at a scale very few labs in the world can match, powering the diagnostic and screening tests that health system partners depend on every day. As a Clinical Laboratory Technician I, you'll be on the floor executing the workflows that make that scale possible: Whole Exome, Whole Genome, and Proteomics assays running in a CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited environment built for high throughput. This is a production role under direct supervision, making it the perfect place to build foundational skills on technology at the leading edge of precision medicine.

As a Clinical Laboratory Technician I, you will

Execute pre-analytical and analytical workflows following established SOPs, spanning from sample handling through assay completion.
Maintain accurate, complete documentation in required systems and logs, as reliable records are what keep the lab compliant and results trustworthy.
Recognize and escalate deviations (such as instrument flags or specimen discrepancies outside your scope) with enough detail so the right person can resolve the issue quickly.
Support QC activities and help uphold the standards that keep our CLIA and CAP certifications in good standing.
Coordinate with your team on shift handoffs and daily throughput, contributing directly to quality, TAT, and production KPIs.
Share observations about workflow patterns with your lead, since small improvements add up quickly when operating at this volume.

About you

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
Hands-on lab experience from industry, internship, or coursework.
Working knowledge of molecular biology concepts and common lab techniques, ensuring you can follow an experimental method and understand why each step matters.
High attention to detail in a regulated environment to catch discrepancies before they become problems.
Clear communicator who surfaces issues with enough context for leadership to take immediate action.
Adaptable and tech-forward with an eagerness to learn and work with new technologies, such as AI tools and automated platforms, as our laboratory operations evolve.
Available Tuesday–Saturday on first shift (7am–3:30pm) or second shift (2pm–10:30pm), with flexibility for overtime as business needs require.

Pluses

Familiarity with high-throughput or automated laboratory workflows.
Prior experience in a CLIA, CAP, or otherwise regulated lab setting.

Expected Interview Process: 1) Recruiter Screen 2) Manager Screen/Tech Screen 3) Onsite 4) Offer

Expected Pay For This Role

There are 3 distinct parts to your
Helix offer: 1) Base Salary 2) Annual Bonus 3) Equity
Expected
Helix
Base: $29/hr - $36/hr
Expected
Helix
Discretionary
Annual
Bonus: 5% of your annual salary
Equity: We offer generous equity at Helix. If you receive a Helix offer your recruiter will book dedicated time with you to educate you on our equity model.

Aside from working alongside brilliant, dedicated, passionate, down-to-earth, curious, warm, and thoughtful people, we also provide great benefits:
Comprehensive Health Insurance with Date of Hire eligibility
Above average employer paid premium coverage
12 weeks Helix Paid Parental Leave option
401(k) with employer matching of up to 3% and 100% Vesting on the Date of Hire
Comprehensive Well-Being Benefits
4 weeks PTO a year

What To Expect During Your First 90 days

First 30 days: you’ll spend time learning the Helix way, completing training and onboarding for your roles, and getting introduced to your team and relevant stakeholders. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of our customers, our products, the impact we make in the lives of our communities, and how to thrive at Helix through participation in Helix U.
Day 30 - 60: you’ll spend time contributing to projects, deeply familiarizing yourself with team and company processes, and developing a deeper understanding of Helix’s products, services and capabilities.
Day 60 - 90: you’ll build your OKRs with your manager, start to take ownership of projects and initiatives on your team, and begin to demonstrate your impact on the Helix mission.

Helix is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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