What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant position at CareDx?
Laboratory Assistant
Headquartered in Brisbane, CA, 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.
The R&D Laboratory Assistant (RDLA) is primarily focused on processing, storing, and accessioning (data entry and quality check of and sample information in the R&D laboratory information management system (LIMS) research samples.
- A RDLA also performs a variety of laboratory and administrative tasks to support the R&D laboratory staff.
- A RDLA performs laboratory duties under direct and constant supervision of a R&D scientist and/or designee, who provides specific instruction regarding how tasks are to be completed and defines the steps to be employed.
Responsibilities:
Accessioning (>=40% of day)
- Receive and record samples into the laboratory information management system (LIMS) to facilitate sample throughput.
- Data entry of sample data
- Post-accessioning quality checks of data entry and received documents
Lab Assistance (~60% of day)
- Perform patient specimen processing under the direct and supervision of a R&D scientist.
- Perform routine laboratory maintenance tasks and setting up consumables in preparation of laboratory testing.
- Perform instrument calibrations and maintenance.
- Participate in materials management activities which includes tasks such as ordering, receiving, unpacking, documentation and labeling of consumables and reagents, and stocking work areas.
- Perform testing for special research and development studies and in continuous improvement activities/projects.
Other responsibilities:
- Participate in quality control and quality assurance activities.
- Perform data entry and maintain spreadsheets
- Comply with CareDx quality control policies and document QC activities
- Maintain confidentiality of personal health information (PHI).
- Identify problems that may affect assigned duties, and following established protocols, correct problems or escalate to R&D Scientist, R&D Laboratory Manager, or R&D Manager/Director.
- Comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing clinical laboratory operations.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- BS/BA in a biology-related science is preferred, but not required.
- 0-3 years experience
- Experience with accurate data entry of sensitive information in a mid to high throughput setting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to details
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with CareDx employees at all levels as well as customers and vendors
- Aptitude for performance of molecular testing techniques (DNA extraction, PCR, real-time PCR, etc.)
- Previous laboratory experience preferred
Additional Details:
Every individual at CareDx has a direct impact on our collective mission to improve the lives of organ transplant patients worldwide. We believe in taking great care of our people, so they take even greater care of our patients.
Our competitive Total Rewards package includes:
- 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!
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.
CareDx, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program.
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