CareDx is a leading precision medicine diagnostics company advancing care in transplant, specialty oncology, and cell therapy. Through our innovative portfolio of molecular diagnostics, digital health solutions, AI-powered data and analytics, and patient support services, we partner with healthcare providers, patients, and biopharma organizations to help inform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
The Sr. Equipment Engineer will work in the Automation Engineering group maintaining and supporting liquid handling robotics and real-time PCR instruments for our commercial and research laboratories. This person will need to perform, write and update maintenance SOPs and Automation practices and procedures. He/she will utilize established mathematical/statistical techniques to do basic analysis independently and complex analysis with appropriate guidance.
Responsibilities:
• Provide service support for Agilent, Hamilton, and Beckman Coulter liquid handling instruments, including troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and calibration
• Provide service support for ABI 7900HT instruments, including troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and calibration
• Write, review, update, and provide documentation for well defined liquid handling methods of moderate to complex scope.
• Provide training to users for established and newly developed liquid handling methods.
• Participates in a Saturday rotation schedule
• Provide weekend and holiday on-call support as needed for laboratory equipment and environmental monitoring equipment.
Minimum Education, Experience, & Specialized Knowledge (Required):
• BS in Engineering, Chemistry, or Life Science with a 4-8 years experience maintaining and supporting automated instrumentation.
• Ability and desire to work in a team environment supporting regulated and research laboratories
• Should have excellent organizational and communication skills, be hardworking, proficient with Microsoft Excel, and comfortable with various computer applications
• Experience working with nucleic acids, PCR, and/or microarrays is preferred
• Familiar with numerous instrument platforms (Beckman, Tecan, Agilent or Velocity 11) to provide technical and service support
• Experience working in a regulated environment and/or developing projects under design control is valuable but not required
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 at https://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.
CareDx, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer-vets/disabled, and participates in the E-Verify program. By proceeding with our application and submitting your information, you acknowledge that you have read our U.S. Personnel Privacy Notice and consent to receive email communication from CareDx. Certain jurisdictions require notice of how we use and protect your personal information. For more information, please read our Privacy Policy
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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.
CareDx, Inc. Brisbane, California, USA Office
8000 Marina Blvd, Brisbane, CA , United States, 94005
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