Clinical Lab Scientist (Contract) - 2nd 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
• Complete 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

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
• Experience in performing molecular testing (PCR, Microarray, Sanger/NGS sequencing) a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong 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
• Maintain 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

Contract Length

12 months

Location

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

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday, 12:30pm - 9:00pm.

Pay Range

$50—$55 USD