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Clinical Lab Scientist II

CareDx· LAB
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About the role

Clinical Laboratory Scientist II at CareDx in Brisbane, CA. Performs testing in a CLIA-certified laboratory, participates in quality control/assurance and troubleshooting, with duties under general direction and potential advancement pathways.

Responsibilities

  • 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 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
  • Education: BS/BA in a biology-related science
  • Experience: 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
  • 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

Skills

Required:California CLS licenseBS/BA in biology-related scienceHigh-complexity clinical laboratory testingMicrosoft Office
Nice to have:Molecular testing techniques (PCR, real-time PCR)Immunology or microbiology related field

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
  • And more!
  • Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy that allows up to 30 days of paid leave annually for organ/bone marrow donation
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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