Clinical Lab Scientist

$43 - $54/Yr

Veracyte - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Diego, CA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist will perform assays in accordance with the Company's CLIA quality management systems and will work closely with and be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team responsible for quality assurance, client services, data management and clinical research. The candidate is willing to roll up their sleeves, collaborate cross-functionally and have fun growing laboratory capacity and capabilities. This position will be Sunday-Thursday 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests accurately and efficiently while operating laboratory equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) standards.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct routine problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, or director.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Perform and document basic maintenance and troubleshoot instruments and assays as needed to resolve issues affecting testing.
• Identify opportunities for workflow improvement and support implementation.
• Participate in Proficiency Testing Evaluations; maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Document and review laboratory quality procedures as a Quality Assurance Committee member.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and participate in all regulatory inspections.

Requirements

• Active California Department of Public Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license or Clinical Genomics Molecular Biology Scientist (CGMBS) license (no exceptions).
• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent work experience.
• Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489, or equivalent work experience.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and comfortable with technology.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in high complexity clinical laboratory testing, preferably in molecular diagnostics.
• Performance of molecular testing (PCR, Microarray, Sanger/NGS sequencing) a plus.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Discretionary bonuses/incentives.
• Restricted stock units.
• Career opportunities in a growing company.
• Inclusive workforce with diverse backgrounds.