Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Prenatal

We are looking for driven Clinical Laboratory Scientists (with California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License) to perform UNITY, the only non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) that can detect inherited disorders such as sickle cell disease, spinal muscular atrophy, and cystic fibrosis in the baby directly from maternal blood. These disorders are extremely severe, but early detection and intervention can significantly improve outcomes. You will join our growing superstar CLIA team responsible for end-to-end processing of pregnancy blood samples in a high complexity, high-growth CLIA setting. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is an onsite position.

Shift Hours: Tues-Sat AM / Tues-Sat PM 

• Weekday PM, 20% differential
• Weekend PM, 25% differential

Austin Expansion Update:
We are building a brand-new state-of-the-art laboratory in Austin, Texas, expected to launch in late 2027 / early 2028, and we are looking for talented laboratory professionals who want to be part of this journey from the very beginning.

Candidates hired into this role will initially relocate to the Bay Area (Union City, CA) to train and work alongside our experienced laboratory teams. During this time (up to ~18 months), you will gain deep hands-on experience with BillionToOne’s cutting-edge molecular diagnostic workflows, quality systems, and laboratory operations before transitioning to our new Austin facility once it opens.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on training with our experienced lab teams and become one of the founding members of our Austin laboratory.

Responsibilities:

• Performs clinical laboratory assays to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
• Performs quality control studies to ensure the accuracy of clinical data.
• Verifies instrument performance by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data.
• Organizes and contributes to R&D to CLIA tech transfer and troubleshooting, training, and validations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in the chemical, physical or biological sciences
• 1-2 years of CLS experience in a clinical setting
• A current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License that meets requirements for Testing Personnel under CLIA regulations (42 CFR, part 493) (ASCP, CGMBS or generalist license is required).
• Hands-on training and experience with manual molecular biology protocols, including DNA extraction and PCR
• Advanced knowledge of Google Docs, Word, Excel, basic statistics and familiarity with LIMS systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work flexibly and well under given timeframes.
• Self-starter and dynamic team player with excellent verbal and written skills.

Nice-To-Haves:

• Start-up experience
• Knowledge of medical genetics
• Experience in a cell-free DNA setting

Benefits And Perks:

• Working alongside brilliant, kind, passionate and dedicated colleagues, in an empowering environment, toward a global vision, striving for a future in which transformative molecular diagnostics can help millions of patients
• Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings
• The ability to indirectly or directly change the lives of hundreds of thousands patients
• Multiple medical benefit options; employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered up to 80%
• Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for new parents (16 weeks, paid at 100%)
• Supplemental fertility benefits coverage 
• Retirement savings program including a 4% Company match
• Increase paid time off with increased tenure
• Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)
• Daily on-site lunches provided from top eateries
• A variety of perks on campus (state of the art gym, restaurant)
• Free on-site EV charging (compatible with all EVs, including Tesla)

At BillionToOne, we are proud to offer a combination of a (1) base pay range (actual amount offered is based on experience and salary/equity options split that the candidate chooses), (2) generous equity options offering, (3) corporate bonus program, on top of (4) industry leading company benefits (free healthcare options, 401k match, very generous fully paid parental leave, etc.).

For this position, we offer a total compensation package of up to $200,536 per year, including an hourly rate (inclusive of shift differential) of $59.14 - $86.97 per hour. Compensation is commensurate with experience and leveling.

BillionToOne is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.