Description
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 its 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
Job Summary and Description:
Veracyte is seeking a highly motivated Equipment Operations Engineer I to join our Equipment Engineering and Operations team at our South San Francisco headquarters.
The Equipment Operations Engineer I is responsible for supporting and executing activities across the equipment lifecycle and maintenance/metrology program. This role involves hands-on work with laboratory instrumentation, including coordinating, performing, and documenting equipment-related activities such as installation, qualification, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting. This equipment engineer will apply fundamental engineering principles to ensure equipment reliability, regulatory, compliance, and operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to build upon foundational skills needed to grow within the Equipment Engineering discipline.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate, schedule, and execute equipment preventive maintenance, calibrations, verifications, and qualifications to ensure minimal disruption to lab operations and ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and regulatory standards.
Troubleshoot and support root cause investigations for equipment failures and implement corrective actions to resolve equipment issues efficiently.
Support cross-functional efforts related to equipment installation, relocation, and decommissioning of lab instruments with minimal guidance.
Maintain accurate and compliant documentation of equipment service events, calibration records, and qualifications in compliance with regulatory standards (CLIA, CAP, IVD, and/or RDA regulations).
Support development and authoring of equipment specifications, user requirements, and IQ/OQ protocols.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (QA, CLIA Operations, and IT) to support lab readiness and continuous improvement initiatives.
Train laboratory staff on equipment operation, maintenance procedures, and newly integrated systems.
Adhere to procedures and policies outlined within Veracytes quality management system.
Who You Are:
1-2 years of related experience with a BS/BA or higher degree in Engineering field or equivalent work experience.
1-2 years of hands-on experience in equipment engineering or reliablity engineering within a highly regulated environment.
1 year of experience developing/writing equipment qualification plans, calibration strategies, and maintenance and operation procedures.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex equipment issues and drive resolution independently or collaboratively.
Familiarity with lab instrumentation, preventive maintenance, and calibration standards.
Familiarity using common tools, calibration devices, and sensors as trained.
Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-functionally.
Proficient with common software tools (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Suite).
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with CMMS (BMRAM, Limble, EAM, SAP) and LIMS integration.
Working knowledge of root cause analysis tools (e.g. 5 whys, fishbone, FMEA).
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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 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.
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 companys 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 companys 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 Veracytes 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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