• Handle and process patient samples, analyze test results, prepare reports and maintain records of test results.
• May be required to accession samples into the laboratory information management system (LIMS) to facilitate sample throughput.
• Comply with CareDx quality control policies and document QC activities including instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance
• Maintain confidentiality of personal health information (PHI).
• Identify problems that may affect test performance or results and, following established protocols, correct problems or escalate to Clinical Laboratory Manager, technical supervisor, clinical consultant or lab director.
• Identify test systems that deviate from acceptable performance specifications and follow established policies and procedures to correct operation.
• Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Teach/train CareDx policy, methods and techniques to new employees; may perform inservice and competency testing of employees.
• 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 direction of the CLM, 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, the CareDx mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and ethical behavior.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing clinical laboratory operations

Qualifications:

• Held California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license
• BS/BA in a biology-related science
• At least 1-6 years of experience performing high-complexity testing in a clinical laboratory
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including 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.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the performance of molecular testing techniques (PCR, real-time PCR, etc.) is highly desirable
• Experience in immunology, microbiology or related fields is preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of a disease with complex treatment algorithms highly desired

Growth:

• CLS, I: Fully meets the qualifications listed above in addition to the following:
  • 0-2 years of licensed clinical laboratory experience.
• CLS, II: Fully meets the qualifications listed above in addition to the following:
  • 3-5 years of licensed clinical laboratory experience.
• CLS, III: Fully meets the qualifications listed above in addition to the following:
  • 6 + years of licensed experience
• Lead: Fully meets qualification section of this description in addition to the following:
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of licensed clinical laboratory experience
  • Knowledge of workflow timing and efficiency
  • Strong communication with the Lab Leadership team including other leads, supervisors, managers, and director.
• Supervisor: Fully meets the qualification section of this description in addition to the following:
  • Meet requirements of Lead role described above.
  • Must have at least 3 + years of licensed experience.
  • 1-2 years of leadership experience preferred.

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!