Clinical Lab Scientist II

CareDx, Inc. is a leading precision medicine solutions company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (CLS) performs testing in the CLIA-certified laboratory, participates in quality control, quality assurance and troubleshooting activities, and performs duties under general direction in accordance with policies and objectives established by the Clinical Laboratory Manager (CLM) or designee. Shift: Tuesday - Saturday 12 PM-8:30 PM.

Responsibilities

Handle and process patient samples, analyze test results, prepare reports and maintain records of test results; Accession samples into the laboratory information management system (LIMS) as required; Comply with CareDx quality control policies and document QC activities including instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance; Maintain confidentiality of personal health information (PHI); Identify problems that may affect test performance or results and correct them or escalate per established protocols; Identify test systems that deviate from acceptable performance specifications and document corrective actions; Teach/train CareDx policy, methods and techniques to new employees, and perform in-service and competency testing; Participate in drafting and developing standard operating procedures; Represent the reference lab testing, quality control and quality assurance program in interactions with other groups; Under direction of the CLM, investigate and follow up on proficiency testing, quality control results and patient testing that does not meet standards; Perform additional duties and projects assigned by the Clinical Laboratory Manager; Demonstrate knowledge of and support the CareDx mission, values, standards, policies and procedures; Comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing clinical laboratory operations

Requirements

Held California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license; Education: BS/BA in a biology-related science; Experience: At least 6 years of experience performing high-complexity testing in a clinical laboratory; Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); Demonstrated analytical skills, including working with databases and Excel; Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with CareDx employees at all levels as well as customers and vendors; Upon hire, candidates will be required to complete an experience attestation and provide documentation verifying relevant high-complexity laboratory experience, including molecular laboratory experience, as required for CLIA qualification compliance

Nice to have

Demonstrated proficiency in the performance of molecular testing techniques (PCR, real-time PCR, etc.); Experience in immunology, microbiology or related fields; Demonstrated understanding of a disease with complex treatment algorithms

Benefits

Competitive base salary and incentive compensation; Health and welfare benefits, including a gym reimbursement program; 401(k) savings plan match; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; Pre-tax commuter benefits; Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy allowing up to 30 days of paid leave annually for full-time employees who donate an organ or bone marrow