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Veracyte

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Contract

Veracyte, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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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 to also learn and grow within a purpose driven environment. This is what we call 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 Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) is responsible for performing high‑complexity clinical laboratory testing on patient specimens, reviewing and reporting patient results, performing quality control and quality assurance activities, and complying with all applicable local, state and federal laboratory, quality, and safety requirements. The high‑complexity nature of the work requires excellent attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multitask and be flexible with tasks and schedules, and the ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.

Location:

This is an onsite position based in our San Diego, CA office.

Schedule:

Sunday – Thursday, 5am – 1:30pm. This shift is eligible for differential pay. This is a ONE‑YEAR contract position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform molecular genetic testing on clinical specimens

Follow the laboratory’s standard operating procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, and recording of test results

Perform, review and document laboratory quality control procedures in accordance with the Quality Assurance Program

Complete assigned laboratory and non‑laboratory tasks

Prepare reagents required for laboratory testing

Engage in training

Perform proficiency testing for the clinical tests

Assist in research and validation activities

Independently identify and troubleshoot basic issues that could potentially adversely affect test performance

Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications

Follow the laboratory’s standard operating procedures for quality and environmental health and safety and report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Lab Supervisor or Safety Officer

Ensure all work is performed in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and participate in all regulatory inspections

Work cooperatively in a team environment support fellow laboratory and management staff

Perform any other site/lab specific duties as assigned

Who You Are: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Active California Department of Public Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology Scientist (CGMBS) license (no exceptions)

Must have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Must be detail‑oriented and comfortable with technology

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience in high‑complexity clinical laboratory testing, preferably in molecular diagnostics

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 a rapid work 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 leg, fingers (typing and/or writing)

Gripping/grasping

Reaching above/below shoulder level

Sitting, with occasional walking, standing, stooping and moving about

Exposure to general office environment conditions

Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Veracyte is a multi‑state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Pay range: $36 — $50 USD

What We Can Offer You Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you 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 – a testament to our dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose.

About Veracyte Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global genomic diagnostics company that improves patient care by providing answers to clinical questions, informing diagnosis and treatment decisions throughout the patient journey in cancer and other diseases. The company’s growing menu of genomic tests leverages advances in genomic science and technology, enabling patients to avoid risky, costly diagnostic procedures and quicken time to appropriate treatment. The company’s tests in lung cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, thyroid cancer, bladder cancer and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis are available to patients and its lymphoma subtyping and renal cancer tests are in development. With Veracyte’s exclusive global license to a best‑in‑class diagnostics instrument platform, the company is positioned to deliver its tests to patients worldwide. Veracyte is based in South San Francisco, California. For more information, please visit www.veracyte.com and follow the company on X (Formerly Twitter).

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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