Clinical Lab Technician

The Position:
The Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) is responsible for assisting with the processing and testing of clinical specimens under the supervision of a licensed Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS), maintaining lab organization and cleanliness, adhering to quality control and quality assurance procedures, and complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory, quality, and safety requirements. The nature of the work in a clinical setting requires excellent attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to be flexible with tasks and schedules, and the ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment. This is a dayshift position, 4/10 schedule with a weekend day.
The Clinical Laboratory Technician will be accountable for the following activities:

• Facilitating in molecular genetic testing on clinical specimens under the supervision of a licensed Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS).
• Following laboratory's standard operating procedures and policies for specimen handling and processing.
• Performing, reviewing, and documenting laboratory quality control procedures in accordance with the Quality Assurance Program.
• Completing assigned laboratory and non-laboratory tasks including lab maintenance and upkeep.
• Engaging in and helping with stocking and inventory tracking of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Engaging in training and completing assessments to ensure competency.
• Participating in continuous improvement activities/projects.
• Independently identifying basic issues that could potentially adversely affect test performance.
• Documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications under the nonconformance process.
• Following the laboratory's standard operating procedures for quality and environmental health and safety and reporting all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Lab Supervisor or Safety Officer.
• Attending and participating in staff/quality meetings.
• Participating in activities associated with regulatory compliance and inspections.
• Working cooperatively in a team environment supporting fellow laboratory and management staff.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

• High school diploma or higher with two years of recent Clinical Laboratory experience in molecular genetic testing, or equivalent
• Experience with next-generation sequencing platforms, and automation is preferred
• Excellent problem-solving skills; demonstrated strength in diplomacy with internal and external collaborators
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

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 proud to have been named a "Bay Area Top Workplace" for ten years in a row by the Bay Area News Group, based solely on employee feedback.
The anticipated base salary range for candidates who will work in South San Francisco is $33.50 to $38.50 per hour. 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.