Veracyte, Inc. · 3 months ago
Equipment Engineering and Operations III
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$46/hr - $51/hr
4+ years expVeracyte, Inc. is a global diagnostics company committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. They are seeking a highly motivated Equipment Operations Engineer to ensure the reliability and operational availability of laboratory equipment while working cross-functionally with various teams.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
Responsibilities
Support optimization and adherence to the equipment lifecycle program and processes from procurement, installation, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), calibration, and preventive maintenance to decommissioning
Independently manage equipment systems, including internal investigations and service coordination, documentation, and continuous improvement related to equipment performance. Troubleshoot and support root cause investigations for equipment failures and implement correct actions
Support cross-functional efforts related to new equipment onboarding, equipment relocations, obsolescence planning, and lab expansions
Coordinate maintenance, calibration, verification, and qualification activities across internal stakeholders (R&D and CLIA) and external service vendors to minimize impact on lab workflows while ensuring regulatory compliance
Maintain accurate and compliant documentation for all equipment-related activities, support audits, inspections, and internal reviews
Support development of equipment maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and increase overall equipment reliability
Support investigations as SME in NCR’s and CAPA’s as needed
Support development and authoring equipment specifications, user requirements, and IQ/OQ protocols. Support equipment qualification activities
Ensure all equipment and processes meet quality and regulatory standards (CLIA, CAP, IVD, and/or FDA regulations)
Adhere to procedures and policies outlined within Veracyte’s quality management system
Qualification
Required
4-6 years of related experience with a BS/BA or higher degree (2-4 yrs with a Masters Degree) in an Engineering field or equivalent work experience
4-6 years of hands-on experience in equipment engineering or reliability engineering within a highly regulated environment
4-6 years of experience developing/writing equipment qualification plans, calibration strategies, and maintenance & operation procedures
Familiarity with lab instrumentation, preventive maintenance, and calibration standards
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex equipment issues and drive resolution independently or collaboratively
Proficient with common software tools (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Suite)
Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-functionally
Excellent time management skills to support a fast-paced working environment
Preferred
Experience with sequencing assays and automation platforms
Familiarity with CMMS (BMRAM, Limble, EAM, SAP) and LIMS integration
Working knowledge of root cause analysis tools (e.g. 5 whys, fishbone, FMEA) and reliability principles
Experience with Six Sigma principals, SSGB or other reliability certification a significant plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits
Discretionary bonuses/incentives
Restricted stock units
Company
Veracyte, Inc.
Veracyte is a global diagnostics company that empowers clinicians with the high-value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1BKey Investors
Visium Healthcare PartnersGE VenturesDomain Associates
2021-02-05Post Ipo Equity· $550M
2020-08-05Post Ipo Equity· $194M
2019-05-01Post Ipo Equity· $137.8M
Leadership Team
John Leite
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
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