Sustaining Lab Intern
C2i Genomics
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.
The Position:
Veracyte utilizes Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and microarray technologies in combination with proprietary analysis pipelines to examine molecular signatures that ultimately assist physicians in managing patient care across a variety of cancer types. Veracyte is seeking exceptional candidates for a summer internship working with the Sustaining team. Your contribution will enable effective research and development in our lab, supporting scientists and creating an environment conducive to optimal work. Your responsibilities will involve ensuring the smooth operation of the lab by maintaining the inventory of supplies, reagents, and other materials, as well as organizing the lab. You will collaborate with a highly engaged team of scientists and work closely with other groups across Veracyte. Additionally, you will have opportunities for ongoing training and sharing ideas to continuously improve lab processes.
Candidates will be able to work a PART-TIME schedule (~20 hrs weekly) to be determined within the core business hours, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Location: South San Francisco office
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Handling biological/clinical specimens. Data entry into Freezer Management System
- Processing these specimens for NGS, including nucleic acid extraction and library preparation
- Participating in experimental design, execution, and analysis
- Conducting general lab maintenance and inventory management
- Participating in continuous improvement activities/projects
- Performing all laboratory activities in accordance with the Quality Assurance Program
Who You Are:
You are a currently enrolled collegiate student (sophomore or higher) in good standing. You have excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills, and computer and software skills. You are comfortable learning new software and communicating with scientists and non-scientists alike. You have demonstrated the ability to problem solve and proactively collaborate with peers. Previous lab experience in biotech or working in an academic lab is a plus. You are seeking a role where you can contribute at your highest level, learn from peers, and be a part of new emerging technologies that improve patient outcomes.
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.
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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