Quality Assurance Lead

CareDx, Inc. • Brisbane, CA

1d • $112,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Quality Assurance (QA) Lead, you will partner across multiple functions to drive quality excellence, ensure compliance with applicable quality system regulations and software standards, and support the continued growth of CareDx's product portfolio. This highly collaborative role is responsible for implementing and maintaining quality system processes that support CLIA, FDA, and GCLP regulatory requirements. The QA Lead will work closely with cross-functional teams, field personnel, and colleagues across CareDx sites to promote quality compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently while thriving in a team-oriented environment, and a passion for partnering across departments to achieve shared goals. The QA Lead may also participate in cross-functional project teams and provide Design Control guidance for Laboratory Developed Test (LDT) services, helping ensure quality is embedded throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in scientific field is preferred with at least 5-8 years of related experience in Quality Assurance.
• General knowledge and understanding of FDA/QMSR and CLIA
• Experience in a CLIA-regulated laboratory environment and strong knowledge of Laboratory regulations desirable
• Experience with administrator responsibilities for commercially available document control databases strongly desired
• Experience with FDA, CLIA, CAP, NY State audits and inspections preferred
• Knowledgeable in supplier control and supplier monitoring
• Experience in performing internal and external quality audits
• Experience with PCR or RUO or IVD sequencing assays desirable
• Computer skills competency including Excel, Word and PowerPoint programs required
• Demonstrated ability to present to upper Management.

Responsibilities

• Managing the electronic Quality Management System(EQMS) system to assure compliance to inhouse and/or external specifications and standards such as GMPs and CLIA. Includes basic system administrator responsibilities, creating new hire accounts, assigning training requirements, account terminations, training to users on how to use the EQMS, system maintenance such as periodic upgrades and troubleshooting
• Lead Quality System processes for Corrective/Preventive Actions, Supplier Corrective Actions, Supplier Qualifications, Complaints, Non-conforming Materials and Management reviews
• Manufacturing batch record reviews
• Quality review of procedures, forms, and other materials in collaboration with other departments
• Provide general guidance to personnel on quality requirements
• Support GCLP compliance and audits
• Participate in external and internal audits as needed
• Participate in development projects to support design controls and risk management processes
• Any other duty as assigned by QA department management

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.

What This Job Offers

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