Veracyte

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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