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At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but also to learn and grow within a purpose‑driven environment. We call this the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life‑changing decisions.
Our Values
We Seek A Better Way: We innovate boldly, learn from our setbacks, and are resilient in our pursuit to transform cancer care
We Make It Happen: We act with urgency, commit to quality, and bring fun to our hard work
We Are Stronger Together: We collaborate openly, seek to understand, and celebrate our wins
We Care Deeply: We embrace our differences, do the right thing, and encourage each other
The Position The Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist will perform assays at the Veracyte Labs in accordance with the Company's CLIA quality management systems and will work closely with and be a part of a dynamic, multi‑disciplinary team responsible for quality assurance, client services, data management and clinical research. The candidate is willing to roll up their sleeves, collaborate cross‑functionally and have fun growing laboratory capacity and capabilities.
This is a full‑time onsite position at our San Diego location.
Schedule Tuesday – Saturday, 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Independently perform tests accurately and efficiently while operating laboratory equipment in accordance with SOPs and CLIA standards.
Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct routine and complex problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, or director.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Perform and document basic maintenance and troubleshoot more complex problems with instruments and assays as needed to resolve issues affecting testing.
Identify opportunities for workflow improvement, participate in solutions and lead implementation.
Participate in Proficiency Testing Evaluations; maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Document and review laboratory quality procedures as a Quality Assurance Committee member.
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and participates in all regulatory inspections.
Participate in interdepartmental/operational projects and process improvements.
Lead intradepartmental process improvement projects, including cost‑savings and TAT initiatives.
Participate in assay validation projects.
Lead development of new and improvement of existing standard operating procedures.
Participate in training and competency assessments of testing personnel for the Decipher Assay(s) and instrument maintenance.
Preparation of quality control materials.
Act as subject matter expert in troubleshooting instruments and assay issues.
Qualifications
Active California Department of Public Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license or Clinical Genomics Molecular Biology Scientist (CGMBS) license (no exceptions).
Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent work experience.
Associate’s degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489, or equivalent work experience.
At least 4 years of experience in a molecular laboratory that demonstrates competency and independence in a clinical lab setting.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Detail‑oriented and comfortable with technology.
Experience in high‑complexity clinical laboratory testing, preferably in molecular diagnostics.
Experience with performance of molecular testing (PCR, Microarray, Sanger/NGS sequencing) a plus.
Strong computer skills across diverse platforms.
Excellent interpersonal communication and team‑player attitude.
Ability to adapt to change and work at a rapid pace.
Maintains continuing education units required by California Department of Health Services and New York State Department of Health.
Physical Requirements
Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs, fingers (typing and/or writing).
Gripping/grasping.
Reaching above/below shoulder level.
Occasionally required to lift/push/pull/carry up to 50 pounds.
Sitting, with occasional walking, standing, stooping and moving about.
Exposure to general office environment conditions.
Talking and hearing.
Pay Range $54 – $63 USD
What We Can Offer You Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities for those who are curious, driven, patient‑oriented and aspire to help us build a great company. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions. We are thrilled to be recognized as a 2024 Certified™ Great Place to Work® in both the US and Israel.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Veracyte, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Veracyte participates in E‑Verify in the United States. View our CCPA Disclosure Notice.
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At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but also to learn and grow within a purpose‑driven environment. We call this the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life‑changing decisions.
Our Values
We Seek A Better Way: We innovate boldly, learn from our setbacks, and are resilient in our pursuit to transform cancer care
We Make It Happen: We act with urgency, commit to quality, and bring fun to our hard work
We Are Stronger Together: We collaborate openly, seek to understand, and celebrate our wins
We Care Deeply: We embrace our differences, do the right thing, and encourage each other
The Position The Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist will perform assays at the Veracyte Labs in accordance with the Company's CLIA quality management systems and will work closely with and be a part of a dynamic, multi‑disciplinary team responsible for quality assurance, client services, data management and clinical research. The candidate is willing to roll up their sleeves, collaborate cross‑functionally and have fun growing laboratory capacity and capabilities.
This is a full‑time onsite position at our San Diego location.
Schedule Tuesday – Saturday, 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Independently perform tests accurately and efficiently while operating laboratory equipment in accordance with SOPs and CLIA standards.
Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct routine and complex problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, or director.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Perform and document basic maintenance and troubleshoot more complex problems with instruments and assays as needed to resolve issues affecting testing.
Identify opportunities for workflow improvement, participate in solutions and lead implementation.
Participate in Proficiency Testing Evaluations; maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Document and review laboratory quality procedures as a Quality Assurance Committee member.
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and participates in all regulatory inspections.
Participate in interdepartmental/operational projects and process improvements.
Lead intradepartmental process improvement projects, including cost‑savings and TAT initiatives.
Participate in assay validation projects.
Lead development of new and improvement of existing standard operating procedures.
Participate in training and competency assessments of testing personnel for the Decipher Assay(s) and instrument maintenance.
Preparation of quality control materials.
Act as subject matter expert in troubleshooting instruments and assay issues.
Qualifications
Active California Department of Public Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license or Clinical Genomics Molecular Biology Scientist (CGMBS) license (no exceptions).
Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent work experience.
Associate’s degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489, or equivalent work experience.
At least 4 years of experience in a molecular laboratory that demonstrates competency and independence in a clinical lab setting.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Detail‑oriented and comfortable with technology.
Experience in high‑complexity clinical laboratory testing, preferably in molecular diagnostics.
Experience with performance of molecular testing (PCR, Microarray, Sanger/NGS sequencing) a plus.
Strong computer skills across diverse platforms.
Excellent interpersonal communication and team‑player attitude.
Ability to adapt to change and work at a rapid pace.
Maintains continuing education units required by California Department of Health Services and New York State Department of Health.
Physical Requirements
Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs, fingers (typing and/or writing).
Gripping/grasping.
Reaching above/below shoulder level.
Occasionally required to lift/push/pull/carry up to 50 pounds.
Sitting, with occasional walking, standing, stooping and moving about.
Exposure to general office environment conditions.
Talking and hearing.
Pay Range $54 – $63 USD
What We Can Offer You Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities for those who are curious, driven, patient‑oriented and aspire to help us build a great company. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions. We are thrilled to be recognized as a 2024 Certified™ Great Place to Work® in both the US and Israel.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Veracyte, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Veracyte participates in E‑Verify in the United States. View our CCPA Disclosure Notice.
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