Tissue Technician I

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:

The Tissue Technician I primary responsibility is to assist histology with specimen processing in the clinical laboratory. This may include receiving specimens, ensuring accurate entry into the Laboratory Information System (LIS), and /or preparing samples for testing and analysis. Maintains flexibility regarding work schedule including section assignment.

The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday 2:00PM-10:30PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• The Tissue Technician I is responsible for specimen reconciling, sample return, and ensuring quality throughout the pre-analytical processes; other duties as assigned 


• Multi-tasking efficiently, maintaining flexibility, and working as a team player will be critical while processing samples according to multiple workflows and maintaining established turnaround times 


• Capable of identifying specimen processing problems that may adversely affect the reporting of test results and immediately notify the supervisor


• Complete other related administrative duties, including copying, filing and data entry


• Maintain supply inventory logs - materials and laboratory supplies


• Take ownership and accountability of ensuring the highest quality of internal/external customer service


• Participates in projects, research, and validation activities as assigned.


• Perform all duties according to guidelines outlined within the quality systems


• Compliant with company policies, procedures, safety requirements and regulations

Who You Are:

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

• High school diploma required; a four-year degree in life sciences preferred


• Minimum of 1 year experience in a laboratory setting desirable


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to collaborate with peers


• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, data entry, and use of laboratory information systems


• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain accurate records


• Ability to work with moderate supervision and exercise good judgment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Exposure to general office and laboratory environment conditions


• Handling and disposing of hazardous non-hazardous laboratory materials


• Repetitive movement of fingers, hands, arms and legs


• Manual dexterity and visual acuity for handling and processing specimens


• Sitting, walking, standing, bending, talking and hearing


• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including gloves, lab coats, and safety glasses


• Occasionally required to lift to 25 pounds

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