Veracyte

Veracyte

Scientist I (Contract, 9 months)

South San Francisco, California, United States · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$63k-$67kDetected 36 days ago
Data AnalysisComplianceFDA RegulatoryBioinformaticsqPCRMolecular BiologyNGSMedical DevicesResearchExperimental DesignCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

  • Veracyte is a global diagnostics company delivering high value insights that empower clinicians and patients to make informed decisions throughout the patient journey.
  • We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Product Development team for the position of Scientist I (contractor).
  • The position is a mainly laboratory-based individual contributor focused on assay development for high-throughput operation, contributing to Veracyte's novel diagnostic products.

Responsibilities

  • Support analytical validation readiness through planning, laboratory execution, and analysis of characterization studies using in-development automated NGS assay workflows.
  • Contribute to fully interpretable and actionable experimental designs in collaboration with senior technical leads.
  • Support reagent, equipment, and sample logistical planning for verification and validation study execution in the CLIA lab.
  • Support development and transfer of novel automated assays from R&D to production
  • Use hands-on assay knowledge, advanced molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry principles, and clinically relevant information to inform study design, data analysis, and development optimization.
  • 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.
  • Relevant industry experience under Design Control and associated Quality Systems in regulated product development (LDT / diagnostics, PMA or 510(k) device, CE-mark, IVD) strongly preferred.

Requirements

  • Domain expertise in cancer is desirable.
  • Strong background in molecular genomic technologies (both RNA and DNA), including experience in next-generation sequencing, microarray or other high-throughput platforms.
  • Must have a willingness to participate directly in routine laboratory activities independently and in cooperation/coordination with others.
  • Must be able to support the design, monitoring, completion, troubleshooting of laboratory project tasks.
  • Hands-on knowledge of biochemistry underlying multi-component molecular biology methods at the sample preparation and assay level.
  • A track record of successfully troubleshooting and optimizing molecular biology techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment and acknowledge that product timeliness is essential to commercial success.
  • Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment

Nice to have

  • A minimum of 3 years of biotech industry experience, and/or postdoctoral experience.

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

  • Scientist I (Contract, 9 months)
  • South San Francisco, California, United States
  • Research & Development (R&D)
  • 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.
  • Develop SOPs, experimental protocols, and prepare reports that become part of the Design History File under the quality management system.
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