Clinical Trials Assistant

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

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 based out of our South San Francisco, 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).
• 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 minimum of one year of 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

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.

Pay range

$42—$47 USD

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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