Molecular Technician II - 3rd Shift

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.

• 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 Molecular Technician II's primary responsibility is to assist analytical and post-analytical processes associated with specimen processing and test performance under the supervision and control of licensed individuals in the clinical laboratory. This may include assisting with the processing and testing of clinical specimens, training personnel, assisting with implementing new processes, helping with projects, maintaining lab organization and cleanliness, and adhering to quality control and quality assurance procedures.

The Molecular Technician II is knowledgeable with, and is a resource for others within the laboratory, the use of equipment, databases, and software applications. Maintains flexibility with regard to work schedule including section assignment, daily work shift and days of the week as determined by business need.

• Multi-task efficiently, maintain flexibility, and work as a team player to process samples according to multiple workflows and maintain established turnaround times
• Capable of identifying specimen processing problems that may adversely affect the reporting of test results and immediately notify the supervisor
• Under direct and constant supervision by a licensed individual
  • Facilitate molecular genetic testing on clinical specimens
  • Assist in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control activities in accordance with the laboratory’s policies and procedures
  • Preparation and storage of reagents
  • Able to follow instructions and strictly follow procedures
• Assist with maintaining inventory materials and laboratory supplies
• Complete other related administrative duties, including copying, filing, data entry, faxing, and quality control of spreadsheets
• Take ownership and accountability of ensuring the highest quality of internal/external customer service
• Understanding of compliance regulations related to test ordering
• Perform all duties according to guidelines outlined within the quality systems
• Compliant with company policies, procedures, safety requirements and regulations
• Assist in the training, and implementation of departmental standard operation procedures
• Assist in research and validation activities
• Perform any other site/lab specific duties as assigned

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.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2 or more years of experience in a laboratory setting
• Enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Demonstrated self-starter
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to navigate efficiently through, or have familiarity with, various laboratory information systems (LIS) and have proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint)

• Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs
• Repetitive movement of fingers (typing and/or writing)
• Sitting, with occasional walking, standing, stooping…