Veracyte, Inc. · 2 hours ago
Scientist I, Sustaining
San Diego, California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$102K/yr - $115K/yr
0+ years expVeracyte is a global diagnostics company committed to transforming cancer care for patients. They are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Sustaining Team as a Scientist I, where the role involves designing experiments and analyzing data to support process improvements in genomic assay workflows.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
Responsibilities
Plan and conduct laboratory experiments aimed at understanding failure modes (guard banding) and improving the performance of high complexity molecular diagnostic tests based on genomics - inclusive of study design, feasibility testing, optimization, data analysis, and presentation of results
Help to develop and author SOPs, experimental protocols, and technical reports related to experimental studies that become part of the Design History File and regulatory filings
Interact seamlessly with multi-disciplinary teams such as the bioinformatics, CLIA operations, R&D, and quality to implement process improvements and to identify root cause of in-service problems
Troubleshoot and solve technical challenges that arise during the development process and routine operations
Collaborate with data science and bioinformatics to implement data visualization using Tableau or other tools to proactively identify trends in the production laboratory
Develop new controls and enhanced procedures for reagent and instrument qualifications
May participate in company audits as it relates to development of LDT testing
Qualification
Required
PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field with 0+ years of relevant industry experience, or a MS with 2+ years of experience, or a BS with 5+ years of experience
Experience with various molecular platforms (g. next-generation sequencing, microarrays and/or PCR), in the context of genomic assay development in a high complexity CLIA lab
Keen insight into experimental design, aimed at elucidating the biological factors that influence genomic results
Hands-on knowledge of the biochemistry underlying multi-component molecular biology methods at the sample preparation, assay, and detection level
Goal-oriented and timeline-driven to support company
Demonstrated an ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment and acknowledge that product timeliness is essential to commercial success
Must be highly motivated team player and work well with others
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Excellent documentation skills including writing of technical documents
Prior experience in interpreting genomic data and data analysis skill required
Detail oriented and able to problem solve and offer potential solutions
Relevant industry experience working in a high complexity CLIA laboratory developing or supporting laboratory developed tests
Preferred
Prior experience in developing or supporting molecular, genomics assays, or laboratory developed tests is strongly preferred
Experience working with liquid handling platforms preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits
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)
Recent News
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