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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 Clinical Genetic Molecular Biological Scientist Trainee (CGMBS Intern) performs a variety of laboratory and administrative tasks to obtain practical training hours in the CLIA-certified clinical laboratory here at CareDx. A CGMBS Intern performs laboratory duties under the supervision of a licensed CLS or the Clinical Laboratory Manager (CLM) and/or designee, who provides specific instruction and training regarding molecular techniques and bench tasks that are to be completed. This position serves as the practicum for the didactic portion of the CGMBS program through San Jose State University. As a training affiliate, this position prepares CGMBS Interns for completion of their program and qualifies them for the ASCP examination.

Responsibilities:

• Perform patient specimen processing under the supervision of a licensed CLS.
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance tasks and setting up consumables in preparation of laboratory testing.
• Assist the CLS in laboratory testing and train under them in molecular techniques.
• Receive and accession samples into the laboratory information management system (LIMS) to facilitate sample throughput.
• Perform instrument calibrations and maintenance.
• Perform data entry and maintain spreadsheets
• Participate in materials management activities including tasks like ordering, receiving, unpacking, documenting, and labeling consumables and reagents, and stocking work areas.
• Participate in quality control and quality assurance activities.
• Perform testing for special research and development studies and train to assist on commercial test offerings that apply to the topics listed in the internship training requirements.
• 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 Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Laboratory Manager, or lab Director.
• Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established 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:

• Batchelor's Degree in a biology-related science is preferred
• Acceptance into San Jose State University's CGMBS Program of which we are a training affiliate.
• 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
• Validate and current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Trainee license.
• Aptitude for performance of molecular testing techniques (PCR, real-time PCR, etc.)
• Previous laboratory experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, within the work group

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 for US Employees 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!
• Please refer to our page to view detailed benefits athttps://caredx.com/company/careers

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.

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