Veracyte
Molecular Technician Lead
San Diego, California, United States · Mid
Sponsorship not specified$34k-$39kDetected 29 days ago
ComplianceExcelCustomer SupportResearchLeadershipCommunicationMicrosoft Office
About the role
- The shift for this position is Tuesday-Saturday 5:00am - 1:30pm.
- Demonstrate skill and reliability in leadership situations, including the appropriate handling of training, personnel issues, conflict resolution, and delicate subject matters.
- Report personnel and laboratory processing issues to management and participate/ engage in conflict resolution
Responsibilities
- The Lead Molecular Technician functions as a team lead, providing guidance and helping the supervisor coordinate workflows within the department.
- In addition, the main duties and responsibilities of the Lead Molecular Technician include the following, but not limited to:
- Lead the creation of training, and implementation of departmental standard operation procedures
- Lead research and validation activities as a subject matter expert and work to translate improvements and new assays into the laboratory workflow
- Multi-task efficiently, maintain flexibility, and work as a team player to process samples according to multiple workflows and maintain established turnaround times
- 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.
Requirements
- Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds
- 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.
- 3 or more years of relevant experience in a laboratory setting
- 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Associate's, or higher, degree in one of the chemical, physical, biological sciences, or medical technology from an accredited institution required
- Enthusiastic and demonstrated self-starter
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to navigate efficiently through, or have familiarity with, various laboratory information systems (LIS) and have proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint)
- 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 laboratory BSL-1/BSL-2 environment conditions
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Skills
- Perform the functions of Molecular Technician II
- Train and perform competency assessment of non-licensed personnel
- Enhance existing procedures and services with quality that exceeds expectation
- Under direct and constant supervision by a licensed individual,
- Assist with molecular genetic testing on clinical specimens
- Preparation and storage of reagents
- Able to follow instructions and strictly follow SOPs
- Assist with maintaining inventory materials and laboratory supplies
Compensation
- 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.
Benefits
- VCYT) is a global diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world.
Company info
- Molecular Technician Lead
- San Diego, California, United States
- 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.
- We engage with empathy, align around what's best for Veracyte, and celebrate as one team.
- Compliant with company policies, procedures, safety requirements and regulations
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