Clinical Lab Scientist (Contract)

About Veracyte

Veracyte offers exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables employees to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients while learning and growing within a purpose-driven environment. Our values guide how we work together to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions.

• We Seek A Better Way: We pursue bold ideas, embrace complexity, and keep pushing forward.
• We Make It Happen: We act with urgency, deliver with excellence, and always find a way.
• We Are Stronger Together: We engage with empathy, align around what's best for Veracyte, and celebrate as one team.
• We Care Deeply: We show up with integrity, kindness, and respect for one another.

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 and perform proficiency testing for 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 to 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.
• 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 legs, 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.

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday, 5:00am - 1:30pm.

Pay

Pay range $50—$55 USD. The final salary offered will be dependent on several factors including years of experience, skillset, geographic location, industry, and education. Base pay is one part of the total package that may include additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units.

Benefits

Veracyte offers competitive compensation and benefits and is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered. The company is recognized as a 2024 Certified™ Great Place to Work® in both the US and Israel.

About Veracyte

Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global diagnostics company with a vision to transform cancer care for patients worldwide. We empower clinicians with high-value insights to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Our Veracyte Diagnostics Platform delivers high-performing cancer tests fueled by broad genomic and clinical data, deep bioinformatic and AI capabilities, and a powerful evidence-generation engine.

Contract length: 12 months. This is an onsite position based in San Diego, CA.