Clinical Lab Aide II

The Clinical Laboratory Aide II (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.

Responsibilities:

• Perform patient specimen processing under the direct and constant supervision of a licensed CLS.
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance tasks, i.e. setting up consumables in preparation of laboratory testing, etc.
• Assist the CLS in on bench laboratory testing.
• Receive and accession samples into the laboratory information management system (LIMS) to facilitate sample throughput.
• Perform instrument calibrations and maintenance.
• Perform data entry and maintain spreadsheets
• Participate in materials management activities which includes tasks such as order requests, receiving, unpacking, documentation and labeling of consumables and reagents, and stocking work areas.
• Participate in quality control and quality assurance activities.
• Perform testing for special research and development studies.
• Comply with CareDx quality control policies and document QC activities
• Maintain confidentiality of personal health information (PHI).
• Identify problems that may affect assigned duties, or the ability to follow established protocols, and escalate to Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Supervisor, 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 of experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with CareDx employees at all levels as well as customers and vendors
• 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

San Francisco Bay Area Roles:

The anticipated base salary range for candidates who will work in Brisbane, California is $24 to $29/hr. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. CareDx is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

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!

• Please refer to our page to view detailed benefits at https://caredx.com/company/careers/

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.

CareDx, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

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