R&D Technologist

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 Research and Development Technologist will conduct product development activities for new assays utilizing innovative technologies including next generation sequencing. The role includes liaising with cross-functional teams including software development team, technical support, field application specialists, product managers, regulatory, quality, and operations.

Responsibilities include but not necessarily limited to:

• Perform experiments & analysis toward the development of new products and the improvement of existing products
• Execute research plans, maintain project timelines.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of CareDx products to support technical support team
• Perform quality control testing of new lots of products
• Prepare technical documentation (QC reports, Instructions For Use, training materials, etc)
• Perform instrument maintenance & calibration
• Follow procedures according to Quality Management System (QMS)
• Participate in weekly R&D, Tech Support, and Operations team meetings
• Maintain technical competency.
• Periodically attend HLA/transplant-focused conferences.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications (Minimum requirement)

• Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology, Biology or equivalent.
• Experience working in Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics preferred
• Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology preferred
• Experience with PCR and other molecular techniques preferred
• Ability to independently conduct experiments, analyze data and work effectively in a team setting.
• Demonstrated experience in Research or clinical lab setting
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills.

Work Environment

This is an onsite position at CareDx Inc in West Chester, PA.

An employee in this position may work in an environment, or visits facilities, in which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. Adherence to the Corporate and/or Plant policies, rules, and regulations in these areas is required.

An important aspect of CareDx's culture is that we are passionate about what we do and we are all willing roll up our sleeves to get the job done. We are looking for a staff member who fits that expectation and who will prosper in our culture.

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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