Clinical Research Associate

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 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. 

 

The Position:

The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Lab Clinical Operations supports the execution of Veracyte’s clinical research programs, focusing on wet lab testing for clinical studies. This role ensures clinical samples are processed, tested, and reported in compliance with GCP, CLIA/CAP regulations, study protocols, and Veracyte SOPs.

Based at the San Francisco campus, the CRA partners with Clinical Affairs, R&D, Medical Affairs, and Laboratory Operations to ensure high-quality, compliant, and timely study execution.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Lab Operations

• Oversee sample receipt, tracking, processing, testing, and reporting for study-specific assays.
• Partner with the R&D and CLIA-certified laboratory to implement, conduct, and monitor assay workflows.
• Ensure laboratory activities align with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Manage specimen lifecycle activities, including reconciliation and deviation resolution.

Study Management

• Support development and review of protocols, lab manuals, CRFs, and data plans.
• Assist with study start-up, site training, and laboratory readiness.
• Monitor laboratory data quality, turnaround times, and study metrics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with R&D, Medical Affairs, Biostatistics, Data Management, Regulatory, QA, and Laboratory teams.
• Serve as the primary contact for laboratory-related inquiries from sites and internal stakeholders.

Who You Are:

• BS/BA in a scientific discipline required.
• 3-5 years of experience in medical research, laboratory, histology, IVD, nursing, or the biopharmaceutical industry
• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience, including specimen processing and molecular assay testing
• Experience in clinical trial operations, data management, site management, or regulatory coordination preferred
• Working knowledge of GCP and CLIA/CAP laboratory environments
• Experience in oncology biomarkers or molecular diagnostics preferred
• Familiarity with CTMS, EDC, and/or LIMS systems preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  
  

#LI-Onsite

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$110,000—$127,000 USD

 

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 thrilled to be recognized as a 2024 Certified™ Great Place to Work® in both the US and Israel - a testament to our dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose.

 

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 patient