Scientist

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:

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist I to support the development of next-generation MRD assays from concept through clinical laboratory implementation. This laboratory-based individual contributor will execute and analyze experimental studies supporting assay development, workflow optimization, automation, and validation readiness. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with molecular biology and NGS technologies and is passionate about developing innovative diagnostics in a collaborative, fast-paced product development environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development, optimization, verification, and transfer of NGS-based MRD assays under the guidance of senior technical team members from early feasibility through clinical laboratory implementation.
• Execute feasibility, characterization, optimization, and pre-validation studies to support assay and workflow development.
• Procure, qualify, prepare, and characterize clinical and contrived samples for assay development and validation studies.
• Contribute to experimental design, study planning, execution, analysis, and interpretation in collaboration with senior scientists and technical leads.
• Generate high-quality laboratory data and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with design control and quality system requirements.
• Contribute to SOPs, protocols, reports, and other development documentation supporting product development activities.
• Support development and optimization of automated high-throughput laboratory workflows.
• Participate in assay troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and implementation of technical improvements.