Lucence is a precision oncology company committed to bringing clarity to cancer care. Lucence makes ultrasensitive non-invasive liquid biopsy tests to provide doctors and their patients life-changing information to enable earlier detection and effective treatment. Headquartered in Palo Alto and Singapore, Lucence supplies personalized cancer care services through twin CLIA-licensed laboratories in the United States and Singapore.
Key responsibilities:
● Performing high complexity testing according to established SOPs for molecular diagnostic techniques, including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, genotyping, and next generation sequencing.
● Correctly receiving, requisitioning, processing, and ensuring proper identification of specimens and chain of custody.
● Troubleshooting and resolving technical problems as needed.
● Participating in technical and clinical verification and validation studies.
● Participating in internal and external quality assurance programs.
● Monitoring inventory and lab supplies in assigned areas.
● Maintaining strict quality standards according to laboratory accreditation and licensing requirements, e.g. CAP, CLIA, HCSA.
● Performing, recording and interpreting results of quality control procedures and taking corrective action where necessary
● Performing other duties as assigned to ensure smooth laboratory operations.
To be a good fit for this role, you would have:
● At least a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science, Life Sciences or its equivalent.
● Familiarity with molecular diagnostics techniques, including handling of patient samples, nucleic acid extraction, real-time PCR, genotyping and sequencing etc. would be an advantage
● Usual working hours would be 8.30 am-6.30 pm / 8.30am-5.30pm and half-days on Sat (subject to shift allocations).
● A high degree of attention to detail and ability to stay focused executing the complex laboratory protocol.
● Willingness to ‘roll your sleeves up’ and a ‘can-do’ attitude.
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with others.
● Exceptional attention to detail as meticulousness is key when dealing with patient samples.
● Strong self-motivation, resilience, keen interest in learning and the ability to work well under pressure.
● Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
● Fully vaccinated status against COVID-19.
