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 Assistant (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.

Clinical Laboratory Assistant (Tuesday through Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM and Saturday 9:00am - 5:30pm)

• An AM shift Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) is primarily focused on accessioning: the data entry and quality check of patient and sample information in the laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• A CLA also 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.

Responsibilities:

Accessioning (>=60% of day)

• Receive and record samples into the laboratory information management system (LIMS) to facilitate sample throughput.
• Data entry of patient and customer data
• Post-accessioning quality checks of data entry and received documents

Lab Assistance (~40% of day)

• Perform patient specimen processing under the direct and constant supervision of a licensed CLS.
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance tasks and setting up consumables in preparation of laboratory testing.
• Assist the CLS in laboratory testing.
• Perform instrument calibrations and maintenance.
• Participate in materials management activities which includes tasks such as ordering, receiving, unpacking, documentation and labeling of consumables and reagents, and stocking work areas.
• Perform testing for special research and development studies.

Other responsibilities:

• Participate in quality control and quality assurance activities.
• Perform data entry and maintain spreadsheets
• Comply with CareDx quality control policies and document QC activities
• Maintain confidentiality of personal health information (PHI).
• Identify problems that may affect assigned duties, and following established protocols, correct problems or escalate to Clinical Laboratory Scientist, 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.

Qualifications:

• AA degree required; BS/BA in a biology-related science is preferred
• 1-3 years experience
• Experience with accurate data entry of sensitive information in a mid to high throughput setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with CareDx employees at all levels as well as customers and vendors
• Meet requirements for California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Trainee license
• Aptitude for performance of molecular testing techniques (PCR, real-time PCR, etc.)
• Previous laboratory experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, within the work group

Additional Details:
Every individual at CareDx has a direct impact on our collective mission to improve the lives of organ transplant patients worldwide. We believe in taking great care of our people, so they take even greater care of our patients.

Our competitive Total Rewards package includes:

• 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
• And more!

In addition, we have a 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.

With products that are making a difference in the lives of transplant patients today and a promising pipeline for the future, it’s an exciting time to be part of the CareDx team. Join us in partnering with transplant patients to transform our future together.