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Research Associate, Clinical Lab (6 month contract)

DELFI Diagnostics, Inc.
Stanford, CA Temporary
POSTED ON 4/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

About the Role

In this laboratory role, 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.

Contract length is 6 months with the potential to extend based on performance and business needs

  • Candidates must be located within commuting distance of Palo Alto, CA in order to be considered

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
  • 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., molecular biology, genetics, or genomics)
  • Ability to work a 9 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM weekday schedule
  • Experience with biorepository management
  • Ability to pipette correctly and consistently
  • Experience with general biology laboratory equipment and techniques (aliquoting, aseptic technique, extraction)
  • Ability to master use of software 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

  • Experience with automated liquid handling systems
  • Direct experience in a regulated environment (CLIA, CAP, NYS, FDA, GXP, etc.)
  • 32 - $46 an hour

    The expected US base salary range for this position is $32 - $46 per hour ($66,560 - $95,680 equivalent). Compensation is based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skillset, years & depth of experience, certifications, and relevant education.

    DELFI is not open to submissions or partnerships with recruitment agencies or search firms.

    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.

    Salary : $66,560 - $95,680

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