Clinical Lab Aide II

CareDx, Inc.•Brisbane, CA

7d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

AA degree required
1-3 years of experience in a laboratory setting
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

BS/BA in a biology-related science is 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.