Freenome · 1 day ago
Staff Development Scientist
Brisbane, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$186K/yr - $238K/yr
8+ years expFreenome is a company focused on early cancer detection through its multiomic product portfolio. They are seeking a Staff Development Scientist to provide technical expertise in product development for genomic workflows, collaborating with various teams to ensure successful technology transfer into a regulated environment.
BiotechnologyMedical DeviceHealthcareWellnessHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsOncologyPersonal Health
Responsibilities
Provide expertise in prototype evaluation, design, development and subsequent transfer of NGS based methodologies and assays
In close partnership with cross functional teams, influence product design, IP, and business strategy by providing sound technical input that balances technical and business objectives
Ensures Design Control framework is adopted and implemented through the Product Development life cycle
Serve as the cross-functional liaison representing Development
Lead multiple projects/programs simultaneously
Take lead on implementing ideas or process improvements with a significant impact on Freenome’s technology platform and the business as a whole, and take full accountability for their overall technical direction
Serves as a thought partner for internal and external stakeholders and be called upon as a technical subject matter expert
Set technical direction for programs and adapt communication style to effectively communicate the depth of the work to compel and influence diverse audiences
Meticulously establish and document procedures and processes that have visible impact on the strategic goals of the company
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field with 12+ years of experience or PhD with 8+ years of experience in Product Development in the molecular diagnostics industry
Deep expertise in running and developing automated molecular biology and biochemistry assays for LDT and/or IVD products
Proven track record of end to end product development working on multiple programs simultaneously
Excellent communications skills and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Experience with IVD products
Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment (CLIA, GLP/GCLP, IVD development)
Experience with NGS assays along with strong expertise with analysis and interpretation of NGS data
Benefits
Equity
Cash bonuses
Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits
Company
Freenome
Freenome is a biotechnology company developing blood tests for early cancer detection to improve access to routine screening.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.53BKey Investors
RocheExact SciencesPerceptive Advisors,RA Capital Management
2025-12-04Acquired
2025-11-17Corporate Round· $75M
2025-08-06Corporate Round· $50M
Leadership Team
Aaron Elliott
Chief Executive Officer
Riley Ennis
Co-Founder
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