Clinical Lab 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 its 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
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  We innovate boldly, learn from our setbacks, and are resilient in our pursuit to transform cancer care
• We Make It Happen
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  We act with urgency, commit to quality, and bring fun to our hard work
• We Are Stronger Together
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  We collaborate openly, seek to understand, and celebrate our wins
• We Care Deeply
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  We embrace our differences, do the right thing, and encourage each other

This is an onsite position based in our South San Francisco location.

The schedule is Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. High School diploma or equivalent degree required.

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.

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 laboratorys 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

QUALIFICATIONS

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
• 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
• At least one year experience in a laboratory setting preferred

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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The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the 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.

Veracyte is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Pay range: $25 — $28 USD

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.

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…