Clinical Laboratory Assistant

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 Assistant's primary responsibility is to perform the lab support functions, helping other laboratory personnel during testing, and/or preparing samples for testing. This may include preparing labware and maintaining equipment, assisting with documentation, sample processing, and keeping the laboratories in a clean and orderly condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Clinical Laboratory Assistant functions as a laboratory support team member. The main duties and responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:

• Under direct and constant supervision by a licensed, certified, or senior- level individual, as mandated by local regulations.
• Maintain flexibility, and work as a team player
• Assist in room and equipment maintenance in accordance with the laboratory’s policies and procedures
• Prepare labware and help with stocking of laboratory supplies and reagents
• Assist in research and validation activities
• Archive samples by following the specimen storage and retention policies
• Create aliquots of reagents as needed using the appropriate lab equipment according to established protocols.
• Perform all duties according to guidelines outlined within the quality systems 
• Compliant with company policies, procedures, safety requirements and regulations 
• Take ownership and accountability of ensuring the highest quality of internal/external customer service
• 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

• High school diploma required 
• A two-year college degree preferred 
• At least one year experience in a laboratory setting preferred 
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Ability to work independently
• Exercise good judgment
• Excellent teamwork and collaborations skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Aptitude and interest in laboratory work and orderliness 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Repetitive movement of hands, arms, and legs
• Repetitive movement of fingers (typing and/or writing) 
• Sitting, with occasional walking, standing, stooping, and moving about 
• Exposure to general office and laboratory environment conditions
• Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds

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Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 5am - 1:30pm PST.

Location: San Diego, CA

 

 

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience, skillset, geographic location, 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.

Pay range$21—$25 USD

 

What We Can Offer You

Veracyt