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 Manufacturing Associate I will participate in manufacturing and process development activities. Relies on established SOPs and QC Testing procedures to perform the functions of the job. Can work in the lab directly from an SOP with moderate training. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within molecular biology. Capable of setting up materials or equipment for experiments. Can collect data for routine experiments with limited guidance. Relies on work priority from supervisor as well as limited experience to plan and accomplish tasks or goals.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in manufacturing of FDA-approved diagnostic products as well as development and verification activities.
- Summarizes, tabulates and verifies experimental data; starts to analyze data with direct guidance.
- Completes cGMP batch records with minimal errors
- Works to follow CareDx’s practices and procedures to support compliance requirements.
- Operates well in a team-oriented, scientific environment.
- Performs other related duties and assignments as required
- Promotes a safe work environment. May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment. Participates in Environmental Health & Safety programs. Addresses corrective actions whenever a hazard is identified. Notifies supervisors of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices.
Qualifications:
- A BS degree in a related scientific discipline such as molecular biology or biochemistry and 1 to 2 years related experience in a research, clinical or industrial laboratory or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
- Enjoys hands on laboratory work
- Desirable experience would include high-throughput real time PCR, cGMP manufacturing, and molecular biology process development.
- Manufacturing/Development of in-vitro diagnostics would be an asset.
- Thrives in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, team-based environment.
Benefits & Perks:
We provide Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts, Commuter Accounts, 401(k), 3 weeks of vacation, 5 days sick leave, 1 personal floating holiday, 9 paid holidays, gym reimbursement, ping pong, foosball, BBQ’s, Yoga, social hours, and more!
Work Environment:
Travel is not a primary aspect of this position although travel may be requested from time to time. 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.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand and walk. There will be periods of time during the workday where you will be sitting for 3-4 hours in a row.
Require regular use of hands to operate office equipment and type on the keyboard. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
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.
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