Clinical Lab Scientist

Veracyte•San Diego, CA

13h•$40 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) 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. The high complexity nature of the work requires excellent attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multitask and be flexible with tasks and schedules, and the ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.

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
Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Must be detail-oriented and comfortable with technology
Must have 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
Maintains continuing education units required by California Department of Health Services and New York State Department of Health.

Nice To Haves

Performance of molecular testing (PCR, Microarray, Sanger/NGS sequencing) a plus

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
Perform 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