Clinical Laboratory Assistant
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 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. Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 5am - 1:30pm PST. Location: San Diego, CA
Requirements
- High school diploma required
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- A two-year college degree preferred
- At least one year experience in a laboratory setting preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
