Sr Scientist, Development

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 looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Product Development team for the position of Senior Scientist. The position is an individual contributor position within the Product Development team focused on assay development for high-throughput operation, contributing to Veracyte’s novel diagnostic products. This position will significantly contribute to study design and documentation, execute bench studies while working to strict design control requirements. This is an on-site role in our South San Francisco office. Responsibilities: Fluent at conception of novel ideas, developing fully interpretable and actionable experimental designs suitable for high-throughput laboratory. Bioinformatics knowledge on molecular data to enable data interpretation and appropriate study design. Independently design workflow appropriate for the implementation in clinical operations, writing SOPs and experimental protocols, and prepare reports that become part of the Design History File requirements. Develop assays by taking operational implementation into consideration, including automation, QC and LIMS. Transfer developed assays from R&D into production, including training and teaching of CLIA laboratory operators. Mentor laboratory tasks performed in the hands of others. Contribute collaboratively on the laboratory troubleshooting needs within and outside of R&D. Interact seamlessly with multi-disciplinary teams such as automation, laboratory infrastructure (e.g. LIMS), clinical, bioinformatics / data analysis, regulatory and marketing groups. Who You Are: Familiarity with design controls and phase-gate processes in product development, translating that into the insight for experimental design through prioritizing must have over nice to have. Extensive bench experience (>6 years) is essential. Must have a willingness to participate directly in routine laboratory activities independently and in cooperation/coordination with others. Must be able to mentor others and effectively manage (design, monitor, complete, troubleshoot) laboratory project tasks performed in the hands of others. Excellent data interpretation skills. Proven success leading projects collaboratively as both intellectually and as a direct contributor at the lab bench, with delivery of results in a timely fashion and partnering with colleagues and across company disciplines. Molecular assay expert. Deep theoretical and hands-on knowledge of the biochemistry underlying multi-component molecular biology methods at the sample preparation and assay level. A track record of successfully troubleshooting and optimizing molecular biology techniques/assays in a developed workflow. A strong sense of urgency, independent, goal-oriented and timeline-driven. Theoretical and hands-on knowledge of the basic biological principles governing molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry underlying laboratory assays and clinically relevant information. Fluency with clinical sample preparation, assay, and quality control under high-throughput production conditions at the highest standards of traceability and referential integrity. Goal-oriented and timeline-driven in support of company objectives in serving patients. Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment and acknowledge that product timeliness is essential to commercial success. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Able to explain difficult concepts and influence others. Proven ability to keep abreast of technological platform advancements and assess their value to the product success and company’s endeavors. Excellent problem-solving skills; demonstrated strength intact and diplomacy working with external and internal collaborators. Flexibility and open-mindedness in the face of shifting resources & priorities Willingness to speak up for their interpretations of data or strategy, to ask questions, or to advocate. Experience and comfort working effectively within both a direct and dotted-line management structure. Requirements: Education: D. in biology, molecular biology, genetics or a related field. Domain expertise in cancer is desirable. Minimum 6 - 7 years of postgraduate laboratory bench experience, with >5 years of industry experience in product development. Relevant industry experience under Design Control and associated Quality Systems in regulated product development (LDT diagnostics) strongly preferred. Strong background in assay development using molecular genomic technologies (both RNA and DNA), including experience in next-generation sequencing platforms. NGS-based genomic data analysis and interpretation/visualization skills. #LI-Onsite The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience, skillset, geographic location, 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. Pay range

$150,000—$170,000 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 diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world. We empower clinicians with the high-value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer. Our Veracyte Diagnostics Platform delivers high-performing cancer tests that are fueled by broad genomic and clinical data, deep bioinformatic and AI capabilities, and a powerful evidence-generation engine, which ultimately drives durable reimbursement and guideline inclusion for our tests, along with new insights to support continued innovation and pipeline development. For more information, please visit or follow us on LinkedIn or X (Twitter). Veracyte, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Veracyte participates in E-Verify in the United States. View our CCPA Disclosure Notice If you receive any suspicious alerts or communications through LinkedIn or other online job sites for any position at Veracyte, please exercise caution and promptly report any concerns to View email address on click.appcast.io