Clinical Lab Scientist (Contract) - 1st shift
About the role
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) at Veracyte 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.
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
- Auxiliary 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
Requirements
- Active California Department of Public Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology Scientist (CGMBS) license (no exceptions)
- Experience in high complexity clinical laboratory testing, preferably in molecular diagnostics
- Performance of molecular testing (PCR, Microarray, Sanger/NGS sequencing) a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented and comfortable with technology
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- 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
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in high complexity clinical laboratory testing
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication skills
- Computer skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Teamwork
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
Tuesday - Saturday, 5:00am - 1:30pm
Contract Length
12 months
Location
This is an onsite position based in our San Diego, CA office.
Company Information
Veracyte is a global diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world. We empower clinicians with the high-value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer. Our Veracyte Diagnostics Platform delivers high-performing cancer tests that are fueled by broad genomic and clinical data, deep bioinformatic and AI capabilities, and a powerful evidence-generation engine, which ultimately drives durable reimbursement and guideline inclusion for our tests, along with new insights to support continued innovation and pipeline development. For more information, please visit www.veracyte.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X (Twitter).
About Veracyte
Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world. We empower clinicians with the high-value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer. Our Veracyte Diagnostics Platform delivers high-performing cancer tests that are fueled by broad genomic and clinical data, deep bioinformatic and AI capabilities, and a powerful evidence-generation engine, which ultimately drives durable reimbursement and guideline inclusion for our tests, along with new insights to support continued innovation and pipeline development. For more information, please visit www.veracyte.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X (Twitter).
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veracyte 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