Clinical Laboratory Technician I

• 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.

• Bachelor's 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 Tuesday–Saturday on first shift (7am–3:30pm) or second shift (2pm–10:30pm), with flexibility for overtime as business needs require.

• Familiarity with high-throughput or automated laboratory workflows.
• Prior experience in a CLIA, CAP, or otherwise regulated lab setting.

• 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.

• 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

• First 30 days: you’ll spend time learning the Helix way, completing training and onboarding for your roles, and getting introduced to your team and relevant stakeholders. You’ll 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: you’ll spend time contributing to projects, deeply familiarizing yourself with team and company processes, and developing a deeper understanding of Helix’s products, services and capabilities. 
• Day 60 - 90: you’ll 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.

Compensation