Quality Engineer, Oncology
Ready to redefine what's possible in molecular diagnostics?
Join a team of brilliant, passionate innovators who wake up every day determined to transform healthcare. At BillionToOne, we've built something extraordinary—a culture where transparency fuels trust, collaboration drives breakthroughs, and every voice matters in our mission to make life-changing diagnostics accessible to all. We don't just aim for incremental improvements; we strive to build products that are 10x better than anything that exists today. Our people are our greatest asset: talented scientists, engineers, sales professionals, and visionaries united by an unwavering commitment to changing the standard of care in prenatal and cancer diagnostics. This is where cutting-edge science meets human compassion—every innovation you contribute helps remove fear of unknown from some of life's most critical medical moments. If you're driven by purpose, energized by innovation, and ready to help build the future of precision medicine, this is where you belong.
We are looking for a Quality Engineer, Oncology with a strong background in the LDT environment and expertise in lab practices, bioinformatics, report automation, assays, and reagents. Additionally, you will possess a deep understanding of quality tools and practices to ensure the highest standards of our products and services. In this role you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and executing process improvements and will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders across BillionToOne (e.g. Lab Operations, Bioinformatics, Process Engineering, Software Engineering, R&D). You will lead the analysis of data to identify improvement initiatives and will execute those process improvements from initial requirements gathering to go-live and further continuous improvement. This role is an onsite position in Menlo Park, CA and reports to the Quality Manager, Oncology.
Responsibilities:.
- Conduct technical root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address non-conformances and drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including laboratory operations, bioinformatics, process engineering, software engineering, and assay development, to support change requests and identify and implement improvements.
- Perform statistical analysis and trending of quality data to identify improvement.
- Develop and maintain quality documentation, including SOPs and quality reports.
- Provide training and guidance to team members on quality tools, practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems and processes in compliance with regulatory requirements for LDTs.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to LDTs and molecular diagnostics.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field (e.g., biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, manufacturing or related discipline); advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience within the LDT industry and familiarity with relevant regulations and guidelines, such as CLIA, CAP, and state-specific requirements for LDTs
- Strong knowledge of lab practices, bioinformatics, report automation, assays, and reagents
- Expertise in quality tools and practices, including root cause analysis, CAPA, and statistical analysis
- Experience with quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
- Ability to work independently and cross-functionally to implement systems and processes
- Creative problem solving, detail oriented, and critical thinker characteristics required
- Proven ability to drive results to established timelines
- Proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally
- Must be comfortable and effective acting as a catalyst for change
Nice-To-Haves:
- Experience with ISO13485 and FDA CFR a plus
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%)
- Free UNITY Complete NIPT testing for employees & spouses
- 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)
- Free 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 $167,805 per year, including a base pay range of $119,646 - $130,050 per year.
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.
For more information about how we protect your information, we encourage you to review our Privacy Policy.
About BillionToOne
BillionToOne is a next-generation molecular diagnostics company on a mission to make powerful, accurate diagnostic tests accessible to everyone. Our revolutionary QCT molecular counting technology enhances disease detection resolution by over a thousandfold using cell-free DNA—a breakthrough that's already transformed the lives of over half a million patients worldwide.
Our Impact: We've pioneered game-changing diagnostic solutions that are redefining industry standards. Unity Complete™ stands as the only non-invasive prenatal screen capable of assessing fetal risk for both common recessive conditions and aneuploidies from a single maternal blood sample. In oncology, our Northstar® liquid biopsy test uniquely combines treatment selection with real-time monitoring, giving oncologists unprecedented precision in cancer care.
Our Growth: From $0 to $125 million in Annual Recurring Revenue in just four years. We've raised close to $400 million in funding, including a $130 million Series D round in June 2024, achieving a valuation of over $1 billion. This backing comes from world-class investors including Hummingbird, Adams Street Partners, Neuberger Berman, Baillie Gifford, and Premji Invest.
Our Recognition: Forbes recently named us one of America's Best Startup Employers for 2025, and we were awarded Great Place to Work certification in 2024—with an incredible 100% of our people reporting they are willing to give extra to get the job done. These honors recognize not just our innovation but the exceptional culture we've cultivated—one that remains authentically collaborative and transparent even as we've scaled.
Our Future: Headquartered in Menlo Park with facilities in Union City, California, we're continuing to push the boundaries of what's possible in molecular diagnostics. Recent clinical outcomes data for Unity Fetal Risk Screen and new advances in cancer diagnostics prove we're just getting started.
At BillionToOne, you'll join a diverse team of passionate innovators who believe that the best science happens when brilliant minds collaborate openly, think boldly, and never lose sight of the patients whose lives depend on our work.
Ready to help us change the world, one diagnosis at a time?
Learn more at www.billiontoone.com
Apply for this job
*
indicates a required field