Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

Description

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist will perform assays in accordance with the Company’s CLIA quality management systems and will work closely with and be 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. The schedule for this position will be Tuesday - Saturday, 12:30 - 9:00pm. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

·       With occasional guidance, perform tests accurately and efficiently while operating laboratory equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (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 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 instruments and assays as needed to resolve issues affecting testing

·       Identify opportunities for workflow improvement and support 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 participate in all regulatory inspections

REQUIREMENTS: QUALIFICATIONS

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 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 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
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be detail-oriented and comfortable with technology
• Must have good written and oral 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
• 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 

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 proud to have been named a “Bay Area Top Workplace” for ten years in a row by the Bay Area News Group, based solely on employee feedback.

The anticipated base salary range for candidates who will work in our San Diego office is $48/hr - $66/hr. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several objective 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 Compensation and Benefits 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 are located in areas outside of the designated location in this posting.

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 leverage 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 Twitter (@veracyte).

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.

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