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Clinical Laboratory Scientist
| Company | Veracyte |
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| Location | San Diego, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $36 – $46 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Active California Department of Public Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology Scientist (CGMBS) license (no exceptions)
- Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Must be detail-oriented and comfortable with technology
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in high complexity clinical laboratory testing, preferably in molecular diagnostics
- Performance of molecular testing (PCR, Microarray, Sanger/NGS sequencing) a plus
- Strong computer skills across diverse platforms
- Excellent interpersonal communication and team player attitude
- Ability to adapt to change and a rapid work pace
- Maintains continuing education units required by California Department of Health Services and New York State Department of Health.
Responsibilities
- Perform molecular genetic testing on clinical specimens
- Follow the laboratory’s standard operating procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, and recording of test results
- Perform, review and document laboratory quality control procedures in accordance with the Quality Assurance Program
- Complete assigned laboratory and non-laboratory tasks
- Prepare reagents required for laboratory testing
- Engage in training
- Perform proficiency testing for the clinical tests
- Assist in research and validation activities
- Independently identify and troubleshoot basic issues that could potentially adversely affect test performance
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
- Follow the laboratory’s standard operating procedures for quality and environmental health and safety and report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Lab Supervisor or Safety Officer
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and participate in all regulatory inspections
- Work cooperatively in a team environment support fellow laboratory and management staff
- Perform any other site/lab specific duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Performance of molecular testing (PCR, Microarray, Sanger/NGS sequencing) a plus
