Clinical Lab Scientist (Contract) - 1st 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.

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.

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.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

: The main duties and

of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist include the following, but not limited to: 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

Who You Are

: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.