Lead Specimen Processor

Veracyte, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,950 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Job summary

Veracyte, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a meticulous Specimen Processor to accession specimens, document requisitions, and keep the lab orderly.

You will support daily operations, assist in SOP training, and help ensure quality patient care while maintaining schedule flexibility in a dynamic lab setting.

Strong LIS and MS Office skills, 4–5 years accessioning experience, and a bachelor’s degree (preferred) will distinguish candidates; teamwork and initiative are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years accessioning experience in a lab or similar setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with LIS and proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Good judgment, problem-solving ability, and teamwork; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Accession specimens, handle documentation, and data entry of requisitions.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and order; support daily tasks and scheduling needs.
• Coordinate with Specimen Processors to meet quality patient care goals.
• Contribute to SOP creation, training, and procedural improvements.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and QA programs; participate in meetings.

Skills

Accessioning experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Company

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. 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.

Position Responsibilities

Primarily responsible for receiving and accessioning specimens, handling specimen documentation, and data entry of requisitions. Also responsible for keeping the lab clean and orderly.

Lead Specimen Processors are knowledgeable in sample integrity issues and serve as a resource to others in the lab. They maintain flexibility with work schedules, including daily assignments, holiday schedules, and days of the week as determined by business needs.

The person in this position must coordinate integral daily tasks, ensuring that Specimen Processor personnel perform their duties while maintaining schedule flexibility to meet quality patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Proactively contributes to reaching team goals of cost‑effective, high quality patient care services through leadership, technical expertise, and appropriate utilization of resources.
• Assists in the creation, training, and implementation of departmental standard operating procedures.
• Enhances existing procedures and services with quality that exceeds expectations.
• Demonstrates the ability to take initiative, drive productivity, and build a collaborative environment.
• Understands and performs laboratory activities to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Performs all duties according to guidelines outlined within quality systems.
• Participates in long‑term laboratory operations planning, including staffing, equipment, training schedules, and new assay implementation.
• Demonstrates mastery of all related laboratory’s established standard operating procedures and policies, involving specimen handling and processing, documentation/requisition, recording of processes in accordance with the QA program, and troubleshooting of non‑routine operations.
• Develops and monitors ongoing performance of employees, providing corrective action and counseling as required.
• Responsible for training, coaching, supervision, onboarding of new hires, and development of staff.
• Provides cover for supervisor duties in supervisor absence, including creating schedules and attending/participating in staff/quality meetings, and completing metrics.

Requirements: Qualifications

• 4‑5 years of accessioning experience and/or in a lab setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Excellent judgment and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive movement of hands, arms, and legs.
• Repetitive movement of fingers (typing and/or writing).
• Sitting, with occasional walking, standing, stooping, and moving about.
• Talking and hearing abilities.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.

Compensation

For candidates based in our San Diego office, the hourly range is $29.00–$33.00. The final salary offered will depend on factors such as experience, skill set, geographic location, education, etc. Base pay is part of the total compensation package and may include bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units.

What We Can Offer You

Veracyte offers significant career opportunities for individuals who are curious, driven, patient‑oriented, and aspire to help 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. Veracyte has been recognized as a 2024 Certified Great Place to Work.

About Veracyte

Veracyte is a global diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients worldwide. We empower clinicians with high‑value insights to guide patients at pivotal moments in diagnosis and treatment. Our diagnostics platform delivers high‑performing cancer tests fueled by genomic data, bioinformatics, AI capabilities, and an evidence‑generation engine, driving reimbursement and guideline inclusion, and supporting innovation.

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.

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