Equipment Operations Engineer II

<div class="content-intro"><p>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 <em>the Veracyte way</em> – 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. </p> <p>Our Values:</p> <ul> <li><strong>We Seek A Better Way</strong>: We innovate boldly, learn from our setbacks, and are resilient in our pursuit to transform cancer care</li> <li><strong>We Make It Happen</strong>: We act with urgency, commit to quality, and bring fun to our hard work</li> <li><strong>We Are Stronger Together</strong>: We collaborate openly, seek to understand, and celebrate our wins</li> <li><strong>We Care Deeply</strong>: We embrace our differences, do the right thing, and encourage each other</li> </ul> <p> </p></div><h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Position:</span></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Veracyte</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> is </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">seeking</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> a highly motivated and detail-oriented Equipment</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> Operations</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> Engineer to join our Equipment Engineering and Operations team at our <strong>S</strong></span><strong><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">an Diego</span></strong><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> office. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"><strong><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Schedule: </span></strong><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Monday - Friday, 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM.</span></span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">The Equipment Operations Engineer </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">is</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> responsible for</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ensuring reliability, compliance, and</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">operational availability of laboratory equipment across clinical and research environments</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> in adherence to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Veracyte’s</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> equipment lifecycle management program</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">The scope of equipment includes a diverse range of assets such as liquid handlers, spectrophotometers, analyzers, and more.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p>The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative spirit and work cross-functionally with teams in Automation, Product Development, Quality, and Clinical Operations. This role ranges from executing technical tasks under guidance, driving cross-functional initiatives, to supporting equipment failure investigations.</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Support optimization and adherence to the equipment lifecycle program and processes from procurement, installation, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), calibration, and preventive maintenance to decommissioning. </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Support management of equipment systems, including internal investigations and service coordination, documentation, and continuous improvement related to equipment performance. </span>Troubleshoot and support root cause investigations for equipment failures and implement correct actions. Adhere to existing maintenance and Ops SOP’s when performing internal maintenance.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Support cross-functional efforts related to new equipment onboarding, equipment relocations, obsolescence planning, and lab expansions. <span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Coordinate maintenance, calibration, verification, and qualification activities across internal stakeholders (R&D and CLIA) and external service vendors to minimize impact on lab workflows while ensuring regulatory compliance. </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Maintain accurate and compliant documentation for all equipment-related activities, support audits, inspections, and internal reviews. </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Support development of equipment maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and increase overall equipment reliability. </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Support investigations as SME in NCR’s and CAPA’s as needed.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Support development and authoring equipment specifications, user requirements, and IQ/OQ protocols. Support equipment qualification activities. </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Ensure all equipment and processes meet quality and regulatory standards (CLIA, CAP, IVD, and/or FDA regulations).</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Adhere to procedures and policies outlined within Veracyte’s quality management system.</li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Who You Are:</span></h3> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Required Qualifications</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">2-</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">4</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> years of related experience with a BS/BA or higher degree in </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">an </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Engineering field or equivalent work experience.</span></span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">2-</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">4</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> years of hands-on experience in equipment engineering or reliability engineering within a highly regulated environment</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">1</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">-</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">2</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> years</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> of</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> experience developing/writing equipment qualification plans, calibration strategies, and maintenance & operation procedures.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Familiarity with lab instrumentation, preventive maintenance, and calibration standards. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Effective</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex equipment issues and drive resolution independently or collaboratively. </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Proficient with common software tools (</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">e.g.</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> Microsoft Office, Google Suite).</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and documentation accuracy. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-functionally. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Excellent time management skills to support a </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">fast-paced</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> working environment. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Preferred Qualifications</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335557856":16777215,"335559731":720,"335559740":270}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Experience with</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> sequencing assays</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">automation platforms</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">.</span></span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Familiarity with CMMS (BMRAM, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Limble</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">, EAM, SAP) and LIMS integration.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Working knowledge of root cause analysis tools (</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">e.g.</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> 5 whys, fishbone, FMEA) and reliability principles. </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1">Experience with <span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Six Sig</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ma principals, SSGB</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> or </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">other </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">reliability certification </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">a significant</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> plus</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">#LI-Onsite</span></span></p> <p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">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.</span></p></div><div class="title">Pay range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$35</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$46 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p> </p> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">What We Can Offer You</span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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<sup>®</sup> in both the US and Israel - a testament to our dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose.</span></p> <p> </p> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">About Veracyte</span></h3> <p>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. 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