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Clinical Lab Aide II

CareDx· LAB
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Hybrid (Brisbane, CA)$23k - $29kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Clinical Laboratory Aide II (CLA) supports the CLIA-certified laboratory with laboratory and administrative tasks under direct supervision, performing specimen processing, equipment maintenance, data entry, QC/QA activities, and related duties.

Responsibilities

  • Perform patient specimen processing under the direct and constant supervision of a licensed CLS.
  • Perform routine laboratory maintenance tasks (e.g., setting up consumables in preparation of laboratory testing).
  • Assist the CLS in on bench laboratory testing.
  • Receive and accession samples into the LIMS to facilitate sample throughput.
  • Perform instrument calibrations and maintenance.
  • Perform data entry and maintain spreadsheets.
  • Participate in materials management activities (order requests, receiving, unpacking, documentation and labeling of consumables and reagents, stocking work areas).
  • Participate in quality control and quality assurance activities.
  • Perform testing for special research and development studies.
  • Comply with quality control policies and document QC activities.
  • Maintain confidentiality of PHI.
  • Identify problems that may affect duties or protocols and escalate appropriately.
  • Document corrective actions when test systems deviate from 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 preferred
  • 1-3 years of experience in a laboratory setting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with CareDx employees, customers, and vendors
  • Aptitude for performance of molecular testing techniques (PCR, real-time PCR, etc.)
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written) within the work group

Skills

Required:Laboratory coordination and specimen processingLIMS data entryQuality control and quality assurance
Nice to have:Molecular testing techniques (PCR, real-time PCR)

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and incentive compensation
  • Health and welfare benefits, including gym reimbursement
  • 401(k) savings plan match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • And more; detailed benefits page available at the Careers site
  • Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy: up to 30 days of paid leave annually for organ/bone marrow donation (full-time employees)
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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