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 – whether it be in one of our labs, corporate offices, the field – enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a results-driven environment that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion.
Location: This is a onsite position based in our San Diego, CA office.
The Position:
Veracyte is seeking an outstanding candidate for a full-time Senior Research Associate in the Product Development team at our San Diego location. The Product Development team is tasked with developing high impact diagnostic assays to address unmet clinical need and improve patient outcomes. This on-site role will be primarily working in the laboratory supporting the Product Development team in achieving both short- and long-term goals and is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on, applied skills within an R&D team at an industry-leading diagnostics company.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will contribute as part of a collaborative team to the development of novel next-generation sequencing (NGS) diagnostic assays and the optimization of existing testing methodologies. The role is primarily focused on lab execution, however there will be opportunities to be involved in all aspects of science including experimental planning, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
The tasks include but are not limited to:
· Process FFPE specimens through pre-analytical methods, including extraction of DNA and RNA, as well as QC of the materials.
· Create NGS libraries for sequencing and operate NGS instruments.
· Independently execute experiments, troubleshoot, and solve technical challenges.
· With guidance, plan laboratory experiments aimed at understanding the factors that influence the performance of high complexity molecular diagnostic tests (guardbanding).
· Organize and analyze data or provide data in a consistent and timely manner to specialized data analysis teams. Present results at weekly meetings.
· Work with the automation team to test and provide feedback on newly automated processes and operate liquid handlers to carry out experiments.
· Manage inventory, shipping, and ordering for the SD development team.
· Help to develop and author SOPs, experimental protocols, and technical reports related to experimental studies.
· Work with the Development and CLIA teams to transfer new molecular assays to the clinical laboratory. Carry out design transfer activities including documentation.
· Interact seamlessly with multi-disciplinary teams including the Automation, Data Analysis, CLIA operations teams.
Who You Are:
BS/MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics or a related scientific field. Candidate will have BS/MS with 3+ years of full-time work experience in industry setting.
· Understand the basic biological principles governing molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry underlying laboratory assays. Demonstrate good laboratory practices and adhere to SOPs, as appropriate, when running laboratory experiments.
· Hands-on experience with various molecular biology techniques, such as DNA/RNA extraction and quantification, PCR, and NGS library preparation.
· Experience working with liquid handling platforms is preferred.
· Literacy in MS Office products including Excel and PowerPoint.
· Excellent problem-solving skills.
· Ability to work semi-independently and exercise good judgment.
· Ability to prioritize tasks and work in an efficient and dependable manner.
· Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, and proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
· Goal-oriented and timeline-driven. Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment and acknowledge that product timeliness is essential to commercial success.
· Self-motivated, detail-oriented, curious and eager to learn.
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The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Veracyte is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
Pay range
$96,000—$101,000 USD
What We Can Offer You
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. 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. We are thrilled to be recognized as a 2024 Certified™ Great Place to Work® in both the US and Israel - a testament to our dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose.
About Veracyte
Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global genomic diagnostics company that improves patient care by providing answers to clinical questions, informing diagnosis and treatment decisions throughout the patient journey in cancer and other diseases. The company’s growing menu of genomic tests leverage advances in genomic science and technology, enabling patients to avoid risky, costly diagnostic procedures and quicken time to appropriate treatment. The company’s tests in lung cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, thyroid cancer, bladder cancer and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis are available to patients and its lymphoma subtyping and renal cancer tests are in development. With Veracyte’s exclusive global license to a best-in-class diagnostics instrument platform, the company is positioned to deliver its tests to patients worldwide. Veracyte is based in South San Francisco, California. For more information, please visit www.veracyte.com and follow the company on X (Formerly Twitter).
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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.
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