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 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 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.
Location: This is an onsite role based in 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
- Store samples in research freezer according to protocol or move into testing workflow.
- Accurately enter clinical data received in study case report forms into appropriate clinical database(s).
- Review and maintain accurate site/consultant agreements and financial documentation
- Other duties can be assigned.
Who You Are:
We're looking for someone that has:
- BS/BA degree in the life sciences and have a minimum of one year of laboratory experience, specifically specimen processing.
- 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 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
- Excellent interpersonal skills
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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
$34—$38 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 www.veracyte.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X (Twitter).
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