Shift
Wednesday - Saturday 7:00PM - 5:30AM
Responsibilities
* Handle and process patient samples, analyze test results, prepare reports, and maintain records of test results.
* 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 escalates to the 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.
* Teach and train CareDx policy, methods, and techniques to new employees; may perform in‐service 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 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 and the 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 is highly desired.
Salary
SanFranciscoBayArea: $60,000 – $65,000USD per year (base pay).
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: up to 30 days of paid leave annually for a full‐time employee who donates an organ or bone marrow.
EEO Statement
CareDx, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E‐Verify program.
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