Quality Assurance Lead

CareDx; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Incentive compensation

Job summary

CareDx, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead to partner across multiple functions and drive quality excellence in a CLIA, FDA and GCLP environment, supporting the ongoing growth of CareDx's product portfolio.

You will implement and maintain quality system processes ensuring compliance across the lifecycle of our products. You will manage the EQMS, lead CAPA, supplier quality, audits, and risk management activities, and provide design control guidance for Laboratory Developed Test services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a scientific field with 5–8 years in QA.
• Knowledge of FDA/QMSR and CLIA.
• Experience in CLIA-regulated labs and lab regulations.
• Experience with FDA, CLIA, CAP, NY audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage EQMS system and ensure GMP/CLIA compliance.
• Lead CAPA, supplier quality, and management reviews.
• Perform manufacturing batch record reviews.
• Review procedures and forms for quality across departments.
• Support GCLP compliance and audits.
• Participate in design controls and risk management.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Regulatory knowledge

EQMS administrator

Audit readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Excel

Document control databases

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

CareDx, Inc. is a leading precision medicine solutions company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high‑value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers. CareDx offers products, testing services, and digital healthcare solutions along the pre‑ and post‑transplant patient journey, and is the leading provider of genomics‑based information for transplant patients.

As the Quality Assurance (QA) Lead, you will partner across multiple functions to drive quality excellence, ensure compliance with applicable quality system regulations and software standards, and support the continued growth of CareDx's product portfolio.

This highly collaborative role is responsible for implementing and maintaining quality system processes that support CLIA, FDA, and GCLP regulatory requirements. The QA Lead will work closely with cross‑functional teams, field personnel, and colleagues across CareDx sites to promote quality compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Success in this role requires strong problem‑solving skills, the ability to work independently while thriving in a team‑oriented environment, and a passion for partnering across departments to achieve shared goals. The QA Lead may also participate in cross‑functional project teams and provide Design Control guidance for Laboratory Developed Test (LDT) services, helping ensure quality is embedded throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Managing the electronic Quality Management System (EQMS) system to assure compliance to in‑house and/or external specifications and standards such as GMPs and CLIA. Includes basic system administrator responsibilities, creating new hire accounts, assigning training requirements, account terminations, training to users on how to use the EQMS, system maintenance such as periodic upgrades and troubleshooting.
• Lead Quality System processes for Corrective/Preventive Actions, Supplier Corrective Actions, Supplier Qualifications, Complaints, Non‑conforming Materials and Management reviews.
• Manufacturing batch record reviews.
• Quality review of procedures, forms, and other materials in collaboration with other departments.
• Provide general guidance to personnel on quality requirements.
• Support GCLP compliance and audits.
• Participate in external and internal audits as needed.
• Participate in development projects to support design controls and risk management processes.
• Any other duty as assigned by QA department management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in scientific field is preferred with at least 5‑8 years of related experience in Quality Assurance.
• General knowledge and understanding of FDA/QMSR and CLIA.
• Experience in a CLIA‑regulated laboratory environment and strong knowledge of Laboratory regulations desirable.
• Experience with administrator responsibilities for commercially available document control databases strongly desired.
• Experience with FDA, CLIA, CAP, NY State audits and inspections preferred.
• Knowledgeable in supplier control and supplier monitoring.
• Experience in performing internal and external quality audits.
• Experience with PCR or RUO or IVD sequencing assays desirable.
• Computer skills competency including Excel, Word and PowerPoint programs required.
• Demonstrated ability to present to upper Management.

Benefits

Our competitive Total Rewards package for U.S. Employees includes:

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation
• Health and welfare benefits, including a gym reimbursement program

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CareDx, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer—vets/disabled—and participates in the E‑Verify program.

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Compensation

This is the anticipated base salary range for candidates who will work in Brisbane, California. 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, the 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.

$112,000 - $140,000 USD