Clinical Trials Assistant

The Position:

Due to the success of our flagship products, new product announcements and rich pipeline, the Clinical team at Veracyte is seeking a new team member. The Clinical Trials Assistant (CTA) will join a growing Clinical Affairs team to provide operational support across all phases of clinical study management (Plan, Start-up, Conduct, and Close-out) in accordance with appropriate quality standards.

Our new CTA has the opportunity to work with and learn from all members of the team involved in running clinical studies. The role assists with effective communication and information sharing within the Clinical Affairs team, Research and Development team and with external partners.

This is an onsite, full time position with a schedule of Monday - Friday 8am-5pm based out of our San Diego, CA office. 

Responsibilities:

• Act as point of contact to coordinate clinical study supply shipments and receive/return study samples.


• Document samples shipped and received according to protocol, and accurately document chain of custody.


• Work with laboratory personnel to ensure that sample receipt, sample management and tracking is managed according to Standard Operating Procedures


• Process and store samples according to protocol or move into testing workflow.


• Accurately enter clinical data received in study case report forms or appropriate clinical database(s).


• Review and maintain accurate site/consultant agreements and financial documentation 


• Other duties can be assigned.

Who You Are:

• 2 years’ experience in medical research, laboratory, histology, IVD, nursing or the biopharmaceutical industry. 


• Experience with clinical trials operations, data management, site management or regulatory coordination preferred. 


• You have ideally completed a BS/BA degree in the life sciences and have a preferred minimum of one year laboratory experience, specifically specimen processing.

You have the following skills and attributes:

• Excellent problem-solving skills; demonstrated strength intact and diplomacy with internal and external collaborators.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.


• Excellent teamwork and collaborations skills

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