Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Veracyte•San Diego, CA

23h•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 5am - 1:30pm PST. Location: San Diego, CA

Requirements

High school diploma required
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
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

Nice To Haves

A two-year college degree preferred
At least one year experience in a laboratory setting preferred

Responsibilities

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