Clinical Laboratory Associate

About Superfluid DX, Inc.

Superfluid is developing the first high-performance, blood-based test for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and related dementias off of a platform technology of cell-free mRNA analysis. This next-generation liquid biopsy technology enables non-invasive measurement of the dynamic biology of organs throughout the body, including the brain. Superfluid’s AD diagnostic can assess the underlying biology of disease and detect its presence early, when there is still time to act. Our precise understanding of the underlying pathways of disease enables more specific use of AD therapeutics and treatments which improves patient outcomes, reduces harmful side-effects, and is more cost effective for health systems.

Position Overview

Superfluid is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Clinical Laboratory Associate (CLA) to join our growing team. The CLA performs a variety of laboratory and administrative tasks to support the Clinical Laboratory staff. Duties are performed under direct and constant supervision of a licensed CLS or the Clinical Laboratory Manager (CLM) and/or designee, who provides specific instruction regarding how tasks are to be completed and defines the steps to be employed. Primary responsibilities include RNA extraction from plasma at a throughput of ~24 samples per day.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $30-40 per hour. This is a contract position lasting 3 months with the possibility of an extension thereafter.

Responsibilities:

• Perform patient specimen processing under the direct and constant supervision of a licensed CLS.
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance tasks and setting up consumables in preparation of laboratory testing.
• Assist the CLS in laboratory testing.
• Perform instrument calibrations and maintenance.
• Perform data entry and maintain spreadsheets
• Participate in quality control and quality assurance activities.
• Perform testing for special research and development studies.
• Comply with quality control policies and document QC activities
• Maintain confidentiality of personal health information (PHI).
• Identify problems that may affect assigned duties, and following established protocols, correct problems or escalate to Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Laboratory Manager, or lab Director.
• Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Perform additional administrative duties and projects assigned by the Clinical Laboratory Manager.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing Clinical Laboratory operations.
• A CLA also performs a variety of laboratory and administrative tasks to support the Clinical Laboratory staff in the CLIA-certified laboratory.
• A CLA performs laboratory duties under direct and constant supervision of a licensed CLS or the Clinical Laboratory Manager (CLM) and/or designee, who provides specific instruction regarding how tasks are to be completed and defines the steps to be employed.
• Record information in a laboratory information management system (LIMS).

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of clinical lab experience in manual nucleic acid extraction
• Requires current State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.

Superfluid is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Superfluid utilizes E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

Join us in the pursuit of advancing diagnostic technologies and transforming healthcare.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold a current State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license?

Work Location: In person