Clinical Lab Aide II
About The Position
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. CareDx offers products, testing services, and digital healthcare solutions along the pre- and post-transplant patient journey, and is the leading provider of genomics-based information for transplant patients. The Clinical Laboratory Aide II (CLA), performs a variety of laboratory and administrative tasks to support the clinical laboratory staff in the CLIA-certified CareDx laboratory. A CLA performs laboratory duties under direct and constant supervision of a licensed CLS or the Clinical Laboratory Manager (CLM) and/or designee, who provides specific instruction regarding how tasks are to be completed and defines the steps to be employed. This position is based on-site in Brisbane, CA
Requirements
- AA degree required; BS/BA in a biology-related science is preferred
- 1-3 years of experience
- Phlebotomy Technician License
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with CareDx employees at all levels as well as customers and vendors
- Aptitude for performance of molecular testing techniques (PCR, real-time PCR, etc.)
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, within the work group
Nice To Haves
- Previous laboratory experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform patient specimen processing under the direct and constant supervision of a licensed CLS.
- Perform routine laboratory maintenance tasks, i.e. setting up consumables in preparation of laboratory testing, etc.
- Assist the CLS in on bench laboratory testing.
- Receive and accession samples into the laboratory information management system (LIMS) to facilitate sample throughput.
- Perform instrument calibrations and maintenance.
- Perform data entry and maintain spreadsheets
- Participate in materials management activities which includes tasks such as order requests, receiving, unpacking, documentation and labeling of consumables and reagents, and stocking work areas.
- Participate in quality control and quality assurance activities.
- Perform testing for special research and development studies.
- Comply with CareDx quality control policies and document QC activities
- Maintain confidentiality of personal health information (PHI).
- Identify problems that may affect assigned duties, or the ability to follow established protocols, and escalate to Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory Manager, or lab Director.
- Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
- Perform additional administrative duties and projects assigned by the Clinical Laboratory Manager.
- Comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing clinical laboratory operations.
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 that allows up to 30 days of paid leave annually to a full-time employee who makes the selfless act of donating an organ or bone marrow.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
