Contract Scientist II, Diagnostic Product Development
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 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 innovate boldly, learn from our setbacks, and are resilient in our pursuit to transform cancer care
- We Make It Happen: We act with urgency, commit to quality, and bring fun to our hard work
- We Are Stronger Together: We collaborate openly, seek to understand, and celebrate our wins
- We Care Deeply: We embrace our differences, do the right thing, and encourage each other
The Position:
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Veracyte R&D Team as a Scientist II in a contract position for one year. Being that this is a temporary contract position, this position is not eligible for a bonus or equity.
This position requires planning and executing technical studies aimed at evaluating the performance of molecular in vitro diagnostic tests in the field of oncology. To be a successful candidate, we would like you to share our commitment to teamwork and collaboration and be excited by the challenges of applying your scientific expertise to develop genomic tests that improve patient diagnosis and treatment.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in diagnostic test development, inclusive of development and verification testing, to ensure that IVD products conform to product specifications.
- Assist in writing technical reports related to experimental studies testing new or existing diagnostic products that become part of the Design History File and regulatory filings.
- Collaborate with technical team members to conduct laboratory experiments and document testing.
- Interact with multi-disciplinary teams such as the data analysis team to coordinate data transfer
Who You Are:
Education:
PhD in chemistry, biochemistry or molecular biology (or related studies) plus extensive relevant industry experience (5+ years), or an B.S./M.S. in chemistry, biochemistry or molecular biology (or related studies) with additional relevant experience (8 + years).
- Prior experience in developing and/or verifying molecular IVD assays, genomics assays, or laboratory developed tests is required
- Experience with molecular platforms (e.g. next-generation sequencing, microarrays and/or qPCR) in the context of assay development and testing clinical specimens. Experience with qPCR or NGS protocols is strongly preferred
- Hands-on knowledge of the biochemistry underlying multi-component molecular biology methods at the sample preparation and assay level
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; including demonstrated ability to work well with others in team environment
- Ability to translate experimental results into technical reports and presentations
- Familiarity with IVD regulations (FDA 21 CFR Parts 820 and ISO 13485:2016) or CLIA regulations is desired
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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.
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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