Clinical Lab Scientist I

CareDx, Inc. • Brisbane, CA

2d • $55 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

CareDx, Inc. is a precision medicine solutions company focused on healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist I works onsite in CareDx’s CLIA-certified laboratory in Brisbane, California. Under the general direction of the Clinical Laboratory Manager or designee, the CLS performs laboratory testing and participates in quality control, quality assurance, and troubleshooting activities. The role requires organizing and planning assigned work, determining methods, and assisting with priorities and deadlines. Completed work is reviewed by the Clinical Laboratory Manager or designee.

The scheduled shift is Tuesday through Saturday, 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The CLS processes patient samples, analyzes and reports results, maintains records, supports laboratory quality systems, and complies with confidentiality requirements and applicable laws and regulations. The role may include sample accessioning in the laboratory information management system, training employees, contributing to standard operating procedures, and investigating testing or quality issues under direction.

The position requires a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license, a biology-related bachelor’s degree, and 1–6 years of experience performing high-complexity testing in a clinical laboratory. CareDx requires new hires to complete an experience attestation and provide documentation of relevant high-complexity laboratory experience, including molecular laboratory experience as required for CLIA qualification compliance. The posting also describes advancement levels for CLS II, CLS III, Lead, and Supervisor roles.

The role offers a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary and incentive compensation, health and welfare benefits, gym reimbursement, a 401(k) match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and pre-tax commuter benefits. Full-time employees who donate an organ or bone marrow may receive up to 30 days of paid leave annually under the Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy. The stated anticipated base salary range for San Francisco Bay Area roles is $55–$60 USD; the posting does not specify the pay period.

Requirements

• Hold a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license.
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a biology-related science.
• At least 1–6 years of experience performing high-complexity testing in a clinical laboratory.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including experience 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, 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 Haves

• Proficiency in molecular testing techniques such as PCR and real-time PCR is highly desirable.
• Experience in immunology, microbiology, or related fields is preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of a disease with complex treatment algorithms is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Handle and process patient samples, analyze test results, prepare reports, and maintain test-result records.
• Accession samples into the laboratory information management system when required to facilitate sample throughput.
• Follow CareDx quality control policies and document quality-control activities, including instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance.
• Maintain the confidentiality of personal health information.
• Identify issues that may affect test performance or results and correct them according to established protocols or escalate them to the appropriate laboratory personnel.
• Identify test systems that deviate from acceptable performance specifications and follow established procedures to correct their operation.
• Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Teach or train new employees in CareDx policies, methods, and techniques; may conduct in-service training and employee competency testing.
• Participate in drafting and developing standard operating procedures for tasks in which proficiency has been demonstrated.
• Represent the Reference Lab testing, quality-control, and quality-assurance program in interactions with other groups.
• Under the Clinical Laboratory Manager’s direction, 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 CareDx’s mission, vision, values, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and ethical behavior.
• Comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing clinical laboratory operations.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation.
• Health and welfare benefits.
• Gym reimbursement program.
• 401(k) savings plan match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Up to 30 days of paid leave annually for a full-time employee who donates an organ or bone marrow, under the Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy.
• The role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses or incentives and restricted stock units.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level