Lead Specimen Processor

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:

Primarily responsibility for receiving and accessioning specimens, handling specimen documentation, and data entry of requisitions. They are also responsible for keeping the lab in a clean and orderly condition. Lead Specimen Processors are knowledgeable in sample integrity issues and are a resource to others in the lab. They maintain flexibility with work schedules including daily assignments, holiday schedules, and days of the week as determined by business need.

The person in this position must be able to coordinate the integral daily tasks which consists of making sure that Specimen Processor personnel are performing their duties, maintaining flexibility with regards to work schedule including section assignment, daily work shifts, and days of the week as determined by business need to meet the quality needed for excellent patient care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the same tasks as Senior SP in addition to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Proactively contributes to reaching team goals of cost-effective, high quality patient care services through leadership, technical expertise, and the appropriate utilization of resources.

Assists in the creation of, training, and implementation of departmental standard operation procedures.

Enhances existing procedures and services with quality that exceeds expectation.

Demonstrates the ability to take initiative, drive productivity, and build a collaborative environment.

Understands and performs laboratory activities to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.

Performs all duties according to guidelines outlined within the quality systems.

Participates in long term laboratory operations planning, including staffing, equipment, training schedules, and new assay implementation.

Demonstrates mastery in all related laboratory's established standard operating procedures and policies, involving specimen handling and processing, documentation/requisition, recording of processes in accordance with the Quality Assurance Program, and troubleshooting procedures for non-routine operations.

Develop and monitor on-going performance of employees, provide corrective action and counseling as required.

Responsible for training, coaching, supervision, on-boarding of new hires and development of staff.

Covers Supervisor duties in Supervisor absence including creating schedules and attending/participating in staff/quality meetings, and completing metrics.

Who You Are:

Primarily responsibility for receiving and accessioning specimens, handling specimen documentation, and data entry of requisitions. They are also responsible for keeping the lab in a clean and orderly condition. Lead Specimen Processors are knowledgeable in sample integrity issues and are a resource to others in the lab. They maintain flexibility with work schedules including daily assignments, holiday schedules, and days of the week as determined by business need.

The person in this position must be able to coordinate the integral daily tasks which consists of making sure that Specimen Processor personnel are performing their duties, maintaining flexibility with regards to work schedule including section assignment, daily work shifts, and days of the week as determined by business need to meet the quality needed for excellent patient care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the same tasks as Senior SP in addition to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Proactively contributes to reaching team goals of cost-effective, high quality patient care services through leadership, technical expertise, and the appropriate utilization of resources.

Assists in the creation of, training, and implementation of departmental standard operation procedures.

Enhances existing procedures and services with quality that exceeds expectation.

Demonstrates the ability to take initiative, drive productivity, and build a collaborative environment.

Understands and performs laboratory activities to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.

Performs all duties according to guidelines outlined within the quality systems.

Participates in long term laboratory operations planning, including staffing, equipment, training schedules, and new assay implementation.

Demonstrates mastery in all related laboratory's established standard operating procedures and policies, involving specimen handling and processing, documentation/requisition, recording of processes in accordance with the Quality Assurance Program, and troubleshooting procedures for non-routine operations.

Develop and monitor on-going performance of employees, provide corrective action and counseling as required.

Responsible for training, coaching, supervision, on-boarding of new hires and development of staff.

Covers Supervisor duties in Supervisor absence including creating schedules and attending/participating in staff/quality meetings, and completing metrics.

REQUIREMENTS: 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

4-5 years of accessioning experience and/or in a lab setting

High school diploma or equivalent required

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

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).

Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills

Excellent teamwork and collaborations skills

Ability to work independently

Enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs

Repetitive movement of fingers (typing and/or writing)

Sitting, with occasional walking, standing, stooping and moving about

Talking and hearing

Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds

#LI-Onsite

For candidates based in our San Diego office , the hourly range is $29.00-$33.00.

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

$29 — $33 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