On-site Clinical Lab Scientist I — Transplant Diagnostics

CareDx; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym reimbursement

Total Rewards package

Paid leave for living donor up to 30d

Job summary

CareDx, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) for our on-site Brisbane, CA laboratory. The role supports testing under CLIA guidelines, with emphasis on quality control, QA, and timely reporting.

Shift is Tuesday–Saturday, 12:30 pm–8:30 pm. Responsibilities include handling patient samples, data entry in LIMS, maintaining QC records, and training staff. Candidates should have a California CLS license, a BS/BA in biology, and 1–6 years of high-complexity lab experience; PCR

Qualifications

• California CLS license required.
• BS/BA in biology-related science.
• 1–6 years of high-complexity clinical laboratory testing experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; strong data and Excel skills.
• Molecular testing techniques (PCR, real-time PCR) desirable.
• Experience in immunology/microbiology preferred.
• Must comply with CLIA documentation and attestations.

Responsibilities

• Handle and process patient samples; analyze results; prepare reports.
• Accession samples into LIMS to facilitate throughput.
• Maintain QC/QA records; calibrations and maintenance per policies.
• Protect PHI confidentiality and ensure data integrity.
• Identify and troubleshoot test performance issues; escalate as needed.
• Document corrective actions for deviations.
• Train new staff on CareDx policies and methods.
• Draft/maintain standard operating procedures.
• Represent lab QA/QA programs in cross-team interactions.
• Investigate proficiency testing and QA results; follow up on issues.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by CLM.

Skills

Licensing & credentials

BS/BA biology

High-complexity testing

MS Office

LIMS experience

Molecular testing (PCR)

Immunology/Microbiology

Data analysis (databases, Excel)

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS/BA in biology-related science

Tools

Microsoft Office

LIMS

Job description

CareDx, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) for our on-site Brisbane, CA laboratory. The role supports testing under CLIA guidelines, with emphasis on quality control, QA, and timely reporting.

Shift is Tuesday–Saturday, 12:30 pm–8:30 pm. Responsibilities include handling patient samples, data entry in LIMS, maintaining QC records, and training staff. Candidates should have a California CLS license, a BS/BA in biology, and 1–6 years of high-complexity lab experience; PCR