Personalis, Inc.
genomics
TechnicalWriter–NGS&LIMSImplementation(Temp)
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“Technical Writer – NGS & LIMS Implementation (Temp) at Personalis, Inc.. Skills: Technical writing, NGS workflows, LIMS implementation. Review, update, and standardize SOPs. Collaborate with laboratory scientists”
Industry & Context.
Identify gaps or inconsistencies in current documentation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Technical Communication, or a related field, 5+ years of technical writing experience in a laboratory or regulated environment, Familiarity with next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows, Experience writing and maintaining SOPs in a quality-controlled environment, understanding of LIMS, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple document revisions simultaneously
Nice to Have
Experience supporting LIMS implementation or system migrations, Knowledge of regulatory standards (CLIA, CAP, FDA, GxP), Experience working in genomics, molecular diagnostics, or biotech environments, Familiarity with document management systems (e.g., ComplianceQuest, MasterControl, or similar)
What You'll Do.
Collaborate with laboratory scientists
Translate complex processes
Ensure SOPs comply with standards
Maintain version control
Support document review cycles
Assist with training materials
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with laboratory scientists, quality assurance, and informatics teams; incorporating stakeholder feedback
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Full Job Description
Personalis, Inc. is a leader in advanced genomics for precision oncology. NeXT Personal is an ultra-sensitive, tumor-informed, WGS-based liquid biopsy assay designed to detect minimal residual disease (MRD) and cancer recurrence. It leverages whole-genome sequencing of a patient's tumor and matched normal samples to create personalized panel of up to 1,800 somatic variants, enabling the detection of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) at very low levels (down to ~1-3 PPM) in blood samples. To enable cancer and population sequencing, Personalis' Clinical Laboratory was built with a focus on clinical accuracy, quality, big data, scale, and efficiency. Personalis is based in Fremont, California. Days onsite: Mon/Tues/Thurs (3 days/week) Duration: 6 Months Position Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented Technical Writer with experience in next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows and laboratory operations to lead the revision and standardization of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This role will focus on updating existing documentation to align with the implementation of the Labbit Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and usability across lab teams. Responsibilities: Review, update, and standardize existing NGS SOPs to reflect new workflows enabled by Labbit LIMS Collaborate with laboratory scientists, quality assurance, and informatics teams to capture accurate process changes Translate complex laboratory and technical processes into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation Ensure SOPs comply with regulatory and quality standards (e.g., CLIA, CAP, GxP, as applicable) Develop new SOPs, work instructions, and supporting documentation as needed for LIMS-integrated workflows Maintain version control, document traceability, and change history in accordance with quality systems Support document review cycles, incorporating stakeholder feedback and approvals Assist with training materials and job aids related to updated wor
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