Laboratory Intern at Veracyte, Inc. in San Diego, CA

Summary: Veracyte is a global diagnostics company dedicated to transforming cancer care for patients worldwide. The Laboratory Intern will provide support in laboratory operations, including maintaining lab equipment, assisting with sample intake, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality protocols. Responsibilities: - Under direct and constant supervision by a licensed, certified, or senior- level individual, as mandated by local regulations - Maintain flexibility, and work as a team player - Assist in room and equipment maintenance in accordance with the laboratory’s policies and procedures - Prepare labware and help with stocking of laboratory supplies and reagents - Assist with sample intake - Archive samples by following the specimen storage and retention policies - Create aliquots of reagents as needed using the appropriate lab equipment according to established protocols - Perform all duties according to guidelines outlined within the quality systems - Compliant with company policies, procedures, safety requirements and regulations - Take ownership and accountability of ensuring the highest quality of internal/external customer service - Perform any other site/lab specific duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - High school diploma required - Excellent problem solving skills - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Ability to work independently - Exercise good judgment - Excellent teamwork and collaborations skills - Excellent interpersonal skills - Aptitude and interest in laboratory work and orderliness - Repetitive movement of hands, arms, and legs - Repetitive movement of fingers (typing and/or writing) - Sitting, with occasional walking, standing, stooping, and moving about - Exposure to general office and laboratory environment conditions - Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds Required Skills: Laboratory equipment usage, Sample intake, Specimen storage, Reagent preparation, Laboratory supply stocking, Quality systems compliance, Laboratory safety procedures Benefits: Competitive compensation and benefits