The Clinical Laboratory Assistant provides essential support by preparing labware, processing samples, and maintaining equipment. They are responsible for ensuring the laboratory remains clean and orderly while adhering to quality systems and safety regulations.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma is required, while a two-year college degree and one year of laboratory experience are preferred. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the physical ability to perform repetitive movements and lift up to 25 pounds.
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Job description
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.
The Position: 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 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 Who You Are: 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.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Restricted Stock Units
Discretionary Bonuses/Incentives
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 #LI-Onsite The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience, skillset, geographic location, 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.
Pay range $25—$27 USD What We Can Offer You 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.
About Veracyte 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 high-value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer.
Our Veracyte Diagnostics Platform delivers high-performing cancer tests that are fueled by broad genomic and clinical data, deep bioinformatic and AI capabilities, and a powerful evidence-generation engine, which ultimately drives durable reimbursement and guideline inclusion for our tests, along with new insights to support continued innovation and pipeline development.
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Veracyte, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.
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