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 – whether it be in one of our labs, corporate offices, the field – enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a results-driven environment that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion.

 

The Position:

Veracyte is seeking an experienced and dedicated Equipment Manager to join our team to support research, development, and production laboratories. This individual will lead the Equipment Engineering and Operations team responsible for managing and tracking all laboratory equipment across sites in California and Texas, including high-tech instrumentation such as spectrophotometers, analyzers, and pipetting robots. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Hamilton STARline robots in CLIA labs and a deep understanding of equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, and documentation. The ideal candidate is based in San Diego, CA however applicants in the San Francisco Bay Area will also be considered. This is a primarily on-site role with travel of approximately 25% expected.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Management: Lead a team of equipment engineers and specialists, ensuring efficient operation and maintenance of all laboratory equipment across regulated laboratory sites. IQ/OQ/PM Design and Planning Develop and implement IQ/OQ plans, preventative maintenance activities, and PM schedules to minimize downtime and extend the lifespan of lab equipment. Design and write IQ/OQ, PM reports as necessary and instill best practices in team members. Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Perform and oversee the maintenance and calibration of standard and high-tech lab instruments, including sequencers, thermocyclers, pipetting robots, and other critical equipment. Perform troubleshooting where possible, reducing reliance on vendors and instilling a team culture of self-sufficiency and cost reduction. Service Vendor Management: Coordinate with equipment vendors for maintenance, calibration, and repair services. Understand service contracting levels and proactively negotiate service and repair contracts to be both robust and cost-effective. Regulatory Compliance: Work closely with Quality Assurance team members to ensure all equipment meets CLIA, CAP, IVD, and/or FDA regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and implementing necessary adjustments. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed records of equipment maintenance, calibration, and repairs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Oversee the creation and management of all equipment documentation, including manuals, logs, and reports. Fleet Management and life cycle planning: Work with key stakeholders on developing equipment lifecycle policies, equipment acquisition, and equipment disposition. Work with key stakeholders to analyze metrics of aging equipment and develop equipment phase-out and replacement plans as necessary. Dashboard and Reporting: Generate equipment status and usage dashboards and reports, report metrics to Operations leadership and financial planning teams. Training: Provide training and support both within and outside the Equipment Engineering and Operations Team on the proper use and maintenance of lab equipment. Travel: Travel and oversee equipment at multiple CLIA/CAP accredited sites. Travel appropriately 25%

 

Who You Are:

Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in the clinical diagnostics industry, with a focus on equipment repair and equipment fleet management in clinical labs.  2+ years in a supervisory role highly preferred

Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of lab equipment maintenance, preventative maintenance cycles, and regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP, IVD, and FDA). Training in one or more major laboratory equipment platforms such as Hamilton Robotics, Unchained Labs, Tecan, Beckman, or Illumina strongly desired. Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage a team, with strong organizational and communication skills. Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail in record keeping and documentation. Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues efficiently. Strong reasoning skills to make evidence-based decisions required. Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Laboratory Science) preferred.

Why Join Us:

Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic and innovative clinical diagnostics company. Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Collaborative Culture: Be part of a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through advanced diagnostics

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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.

Pay range$140,000—$156,000 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 proud to have been named a “Bay Area Top Workplace” for 11 years in a row by the Bay Area News Group and “Best Places to Work in San Diego” in 2023 by the San Diego Business Journal.

 

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 company’s 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 company’s 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 Veracyte’s 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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