What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Support Technician position at Veracyte, Inc.?
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
The IT Support Technician will provide essential IT support for both lab and office environments. This role involves managing and maintaining hardware and software, offering technical support to employees, and ensuring the smooth operation of lab equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical staff. This position is based onsite in our South San Francisco office.
Key Responsibilities
On-site Lab Support:
Pay range
$1—$1.50 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 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).
Veracyte, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Veracyte participates in E-Verify in the United States. View our CCPA Disclosure Notice.
If you receive any suspicious alerts or communications through LinkedIn or other online job sites for any position at Veracyte, please exercise caution and promptly report any concerns to careers@veracyte.com
The Position
The IT Support Technician will provide essential IT support for both lab and office environments. This role involves managing and maintaining hardware and software, offering technical support to employees, and ensuring the smooth operation of lab equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical staff. This position is based onsite in our South San Francisco office.
Key Responsibilities
On-site Lab Support:
- Install, configure, and maintain lab equipment, including computers, peripherals, and specialized lab instruments.
- Troubleshoot and repair hardware issues, replacing faulty components as necessary.
- Perform regular preventive maintenance and updates on lab hardware.
- Collaborate with lab staff to understand equipment needs and provide technical solutions.
- Document and track hardware configurations, maintenance activities, and any issues encountered.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and guidelines specific to the lab environment.
- Provide technical support to office and remote employees for hardware and software issues.
- Set up and configure workstations, printers, and other office equipment.
- Assist with software installations, updates, and troubleshooting.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and passwords.
- Educate employees on best practices for using technology and data security.
- Document support requests and resolutions to maintain a knowledge base.
- Onboarding/Offboarding of new and terminated users.
- Provide conference room A/V support.
- On-site/Off-site meeting support.
- Maintain an inventory of hardware and software, ensuring that replacement parts and equipment are available as needed.
- Assist with the implementation of IT projects and initiatives.
- Collaborate with other IT team members and departments to address technology needs and issues.
- Provide training and guidance to employees on new technologies or software.
- Ensure all IT support activities align with company policies and procedures.
- 3 – 5 years of experience in related field.
- Proven experience in IT support roles, preferably with lab and office environments.
- Strong knowledge of hardware and software troubleshooting, including experience with operating in a lab environment.
- Familiarity with operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and common office applications.
- Ability to work entire shift and adhere to metrics and SLAs.
- Proven experience with Microsoft Azure/Intune/M365/OnPrem Active Directory.
- Experience with Jamf, and other device management solutions.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Certification such as CompTIA A , Network , or similar is a plus.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment (up to 50 lbs).
- Ability to work in both office and lab environments, which may include standing for extended periods and handling delicate equipment.
Pay range
$1—$1.50 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 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).
Veracyte, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Veracyte participates in E-Verify in the United States. View our CCPA Disclosure Notice.
If you receive any suspicious alerts or communications through LinkedIn or other online job sites for any position at Veracyte, please exercise caution and promptly report any concerns to careers@veracyte.com
