Laboratory Supervisor - CGMBS or CLS

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 enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose driven environment. This is what we call the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions. 

Our Values:

• We Seek A Better Way: We pursue bold ideas, embrace complexity, and keep pushing forward.
• We Make It Happen: We act with urgency, deliver with excellence, and always find a way. 
• We Are Stronger Together: We engage with empathy, align around what's best for Veracyte, and celebrate as one team. 
• We Care Deeply: We show up with integrity, kindness, and respect for one another. 

 

The Position:

The schedule is Tues - Sat, 2:00 PM- 10:30 PM.  

Location: San Diego (Onsite)

Under the general direction of the Laboratory Director, the Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and oversight of the laboratory operation and personnel performing testing and reporting test results in accordance with the Company’s CLIA quality management systems. The Laboratory Supervisor will work closely with and be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team responsible for quality assurance, client services, data management and clinical research.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The main duties and responsibilities of the Laboratory Supervisor include the following, but not limited to:            

• Day-to-day supervision of high complexity test performance
• Schedule, assign, review, and evaluate the work of laboratory personnel
• Answer questions and resolve problems raised regarding service or test results
• Review quality control of the various procedures performed
• Direct evaluation and review of new procedures and recommending modifications
• Evaluate workload, space, equipment and staffing
• Interview, select, orient, train and evaluate new employees
• Plan, develop, recommend, initiate and implement approved changes in policies, procedures, and methods
• Implement operating procedures to comply with State and Federal laws, regulations and standards
• Investigate questionable test results
• Develop procedures, norms, and standards for new laboratory staff
• Evaluate the level of quality of service and current procedures and methods
• Advise staff in difficult tests or special situations
• Assess the value of new procedures, products, and equipment for utilization by the laboratory
• Prepare and justify equipment and personnel budgetary requests
• Develop, participate in, and attend educational and training programs
• Monitor and provide feedback to staff on performance of service standards
• Provide support and assistance utilize management principles and teamwork to promote achievement of common goals and to resolve problems
• Perform any other site/lab specific duties as assigned

 

Who You Are:

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Active California Department of Public Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology Scientist (CGMBS) license (no exceptions)
• Experience in high complexity clinical laboratory testing, preferably in molecular diagnostics
• Performance of molecular testing (PCR, Microarray, Sanger/NGS sequencing) a plus
• Has at least 5 years of experience in molecular laboratory that demonstrate proficiency and independence in a clinical laboratory setting
• Preferably has experience serving as a General Supervisor, as defined by CLIA
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be detail-oriented and comfortable with technology
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Repetitive movement of hands, arms and leg, fingers (typing and/or writing)
• Gripping/grasping
• Reaching above/below shoulder level
• Sitting, with occasional walking, standing, stooping and moving about
• Exposure to general office environment conditions
• Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds

 

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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 years of experience, skillset, geographic location, 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.

Pay range$115,000—$132,000 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 diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world. We empower clinicians with the high-value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer. Our Veracyte Diagnostics Platform delivers high-performing cancer tests that are fueled by broad genomic and clinical data, deep bioinformatic and AI capabilities, and a powerful evidence-generation engine, which ultimately drives durable reimbursement and guideline inclusion for our tests, along with new insights to support continued innovation and pipeline development. For more information, please visit www.veracyte.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X (Twitter).

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