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.

We are seeking a highly motivated, critical, and creative Scientist/Sr. Scientist to join the CareDx R&D group. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing, dynamic, and highly collaborative R&D team innovating cutting-edge technology. The primary function of this position will be to drive development of innovative diagnostic solutions for transplant recipients. The ideal candidate will be able to independently conduct assay development and validation projects; have experience interfacing with cross functional teams, including bioinformatics, biostatistics, data science, clinical and lab operations, and regulatory affairs; and be proficient with molecular biology methods for nucleic acid characterization and related applications.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate, design, and execute experiments to develop and/or improve high-value diagnostic tests
• Use molecular biology approaches to independently develop and optimize molecular diagnostics assays
• Independently perform basic analysis of high-dimensional data
• Coordinate with statistics and bioinformatics teams for high-level data analysis
• Provide expert support, guidance, and mentorship regarding experiment design, data analysis, and results to the broader scientific team
• Interface with staff in multiple departments and clearly communicate results with colleagues and R&D management, as well as externally at scientific meetings and conferences

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in genomics, molecular biology or a related discipline with 6+ years of experience and at least 2 years of industry experience
• Strong background in molecular biology with previous experience developing and launching Lab Developed Tests (LDTs) and/or In Vitro Diagnostics (IVDs)
• Hands-on experience with cell-free DNA
• Expert in nucleic acid sample preparation
• Experience in development and/or optimization of nucleic acid technologies related to DNA quantification, e.g. qPCR, dPCR, multiplex PCR, and DNA sequencing with Illumina NGS instrumentation
• Ability to identify risk and provide recommendations for risk mitigation in areas of responsibility and at project level
• Excellent interdisciplinary communication skills required
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail

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!