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Clinical Laboratory Technician I
Job Location:
Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 29 - 36
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Who We Are & What We Do
At Helix our mission is simple: to help everyone improve their lives through their DNA.
The Helix clinical laboratory processes genomic samples at a scale very few labs in the world can match powering the diagnostic and screening tests that health system partners depend on every day. As a Clinical Laboratory Technician I youll be on the floor executing the workflows that make that scale possible: Whole Exome Whole Genome and Proteomics assays running in a CLIA-certified CAP-accredited environment built for high throughput. This is a production role under direct supervision making it the perfect place to build foundational skills on technology at the leading edge of precision medicine.
As a Clinical Laboratory Technician I you will:
- Execute pre-analytical and analytical workflows following established SOPs spanning from sample handling through assay completion.
- Maintain accurate complete documentation in required systems and logs as reliable records are what keep the lab compliant and results trustworthy.
- Recognize and escalate deviations (such as instrument flags or specimen discrepancies outside your scope) with enough detail so the right person can resolve the issue quickly.
- Support QC activities and help uphold the standards that keep our CLIA and CAP certifications in good standing.
- Coordinate with your team on shift handoffs and daily throughput contributing directly to quality TAT and production KPIs.
- Share observations about workflow patterns with your lead since small improvements add up quickly when operating at this volume.
About you:
- Bachelors degree in Chemical Physical Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
- Hands-on lab experience from industry internship or coursework.
- Working knowledge of molecular biology concepts and common lab techniques ensuring you can follow an experimental method and understand why each step matters.
- High attention to detail in a regulated environment to catch discrepancies before they become problems.
- Clear communicator who surfaces issues with enough context for leadership to take immediate action.
- Adaptable and tech-forward with an eagerness to learn and work with new technologies such as AI tools and automated platforms as our laboratory operations evolve.
- Available TuesdaySaturday on first shift (7am3:30pm) or second shift (2pm10:30pm) with flexibility for overtime as business needs require.
Pluses:
- Familiarity with high-throughput or automated laboratory workflows.
- Prior experience in a CLIA CAP or otherwise regulated lab setting.
Expected Interview Process:
1) Recruiter Screen2) Manager Screen/Tech Screen3)Onsite4)Offer
Expected Pay For This Role:
There are 3 distinct parts to your Helix offer:1)Base Salary2)Annual Bonus3)Equity
- Expected Helix Base: $29/hr - $36/hr
- Expected Helix Discretionary Annual Bonus: 5% of your annual salary
- Equity: We offer generous equity at Helix. If you receive a Helix offer your recruiter will book dedicated time with you to educate you on our equity model.
Aside from working alongside brilliant dedicated passionate down-to-earth curious warm and thoughtful people we also provide great benefits:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance with Date of Hire eligibility
- Above average employer paid premium coverage
- 12 weeks Helix Paid Parental Leave option
- 401(k) with employer matching of up to 3% and 100% Vesting on the Date of Hire
- Comprehensive Well-Being Benefits
- 4 weeks PTO a year
What To Expect During Your First 90 days:
- First 30 days:youll spend time learning the Helix way completing training and onboarding for your roles and getting introduced to your team and relevant stakeholders. Youll also gain a deeper understanding of our customers our products the impact we make in the lives of our communities and how to thrive at Helix through participation in Helix U.
- Day 30 - 60:youll spend time contributing to projects deeply familiarizing yourself with team and company processes and developing a deeper understanding of Helixs products services and capabilities.
- Day 60 - 90:youll build your OKRs with your manager start to take ownership of projects and initiatives on your team and begin to demonstrate your impact on the Helix mission.
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About Company
Helix delivers clinical genomic testing, population health programs, and the world's largest clinico-genomic database for research & discovery.
