Veracyte, Inc. · 16 hours ago
Lead Molecular Technician
San Diego, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$31/hr - $45/hr
3+ years expVeracyte is a global diagnostics company committed to transforming cancer care for patients. The Lead Molecular Technician is responsible for assisting analytical processes in the clinical laboratory, training personnel, and ensuring quality control while coordinating workflows within the department.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
Responsibilities
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
Train and perform competencies of non-licensed personnel
Assist in the creation of training, and implementation of departmental standard operation procedures
Assist in research and validation activities as a subject matter expert and work to translate improvements and new assays into the laboratory workflow
Enhance existing procedures and services with quality that exceeds expectation
Multi-task efficiently, maintain flexibility, and work as a team player to process samples according to multiple workflows and maintain established turnaround times
Capable of identifying specimen processing problems that may adversely affect the reporting of test results and immediately notify the supervisor
Under direct and constant supervision by a licensed individual
Facilitate molecular genetic testing on clinical specimens
Assist in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control activities in accordance with the laboratory’s policies and procedures
Preparation and storage of reagents
Able to follow instructions and strictly follow procedures
Assist with maintaining inventory materials and laboratory supplies
Assist in research and validation activities
Complete other related administrative duties, including copying, filing, data entry, faxing, and quality control of spreadsheets
Take ownership and accountability of ensuring the highest quality of internal/external customer service
Understand and perform laboratory activities to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
Perform all duties according to guidelines outlined within the quality systems
Compliant with company policies, procedures, safety requirements and regulations
Perform any other site/lab specific duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
3 or more years of experience in a laboratory setting, working on the bench
Enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit
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 office environment conditions
Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits
Additional 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
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (8)
2024 (17)
2023 (7)
2022 (2)
2021 (6)
2020 (8)
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
2026-01-12
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