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# Staff Scientist at CareDx, Inc.

- **Company:** CareDx, Inc.
- **Location:** Brisbane, CA
- **Compensation:** $139k–$160k
- **Posted:** 2026-09-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/caredxinc/jobs/4336689009

## Job description

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.

At CareDx, every employee has the opportunity to contribute to innovations that help transform patient care and improve lives.

CareDx is seeking an experienced Staff Scientist to lead sustaining, improvement and product development efforts for our transplant diagnostic assays implemented in CareDx’s CLIA laboratory. This role will serve as a technical lead on cross-functional R&D programs to drive product improvements and innovative product development. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Diagnostic Product Development in gene expression profiling, low input genomics assays, and regulated diagnostic development, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Provide technical leadership for cross-functional programs, translating product needs into technical requirements and performance criteria
- Lead assay optimization, troubleshooting, and sustaining improvements to ensure performance, robustness, and scalability of complex molecular diagnostic assays
- Drive new product development, including experimental design, development, and analytical validation
- Define and execute plans to validate assay performance in accordance with CLSI guidelines
- Manage and mentor junior scientific personnel while ensuring high-quality data generation, analysis, and reporting
- Partner cross-functionally (Bioinformatics, Clinical, Regulatory, Operations) to define development strategy and enable technology transfer

Minimum Education, Experience, & Specialized Knowledge (Required):

- PhD in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Genomics, or related field, with 8+ years in molecular diagnostic assay development
- Deep expertise and hands on experience with gene expression profiling, nucleic acid extraction methods, low input nucleic acid assays, NGS workflows, and PCR/qPCR.
- Strong experience with assay development, optimization, and validation in regulated environments (CLIA/CAP/FDA/ISO)
- Proven ability to lead projects, solve complex technical problems, and collaborate across functions
- Demonstrated experience leading small teams, including setting priorities, guiding experimental design, mentoring team members and fostering a high performance and collaborative team culture.
- Excellent communication, data analysis, and documentation skills

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](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](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caredx.com%2Fus-personnel-privacy-notice&data=05%7C02%7C%7C7909ec363e2b416b016a08de7886b61c%7C9ec77d4e480144b4b8fea5749eaf06b0%7C1%7C0%7C639080717137822026%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rz649lSGHm5Ca8UOMhbSARMbRhbyMFHdOgEEBXImKs4%3D&reserved=0)https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaredx.com%2Fus-personnel-privacy-notice%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C82daf31a87e44746b2ea08dceef5e348%7C9ec77d4e480144b4b8fea5749eaf06b0%7C1%7C0%7C638647987067924758%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fvNqQdyyA0YaWb3Y4bxHjbbzsxfJ4EmKAEMFQr39KnU%3D&reserved=0and 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](https://caredx.com/privacy-center/#ca-privacy)

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Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us. 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.

San Francisco Bay Area Roles: $139,000—$160,000 USD

## About CareDx, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: CareDx is a precision medicine company providing molecular diagnostics, workflow software, patient support, and pharmacy services for transplant patients and, following the acquisition of Naveris, for specialty oncology.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: CDNA)
- **Headquarters**: Brisbane, California, USA (with a co-headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden)
- **Founded**: 2000
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Transplant diagnostics, precision medicine, molecular testing, healthcare IT, specialty oncology
- **Target customers**: B2B (transplant centers, clinicians, hospitals) and B2C (transplant patients and caregivers)
- **Mission**: Create life-changing solutions that enable transplant patients to thrive.
- **Vision**: A world where every patient receives the transplant they need to live longer, fuller lives.

## Products & Services
- **AlloSure® / AlloMap® / HeartCare® / KidneyCare® / LiverCare®**: Non-invasive molecular monitoring tests (donor-derived cell-free DNA and gene expression profiling) to detect organ rejection earlier in heart, kidney, and liver transplant recipients. (Type: Diagnostic test)
- **CareDx Transplant Pharmacy**: Full-service pharmacy that fills over 150,000 prescriptions annually, providing immunosuppressant and supportive medications. (Type: Service)
- **CareDx Software Suite (e.g., XynManagement, CareDx Connect)**: Workflow tools used by 70% of US transplant centers to manage patient data, lab results, and care coordination. (Type: SaaS)
- **Naveris (acquired July 2026)**: Extends CareDx’s portfolio into high-growth specialty oncology, focusing on circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) monitoring. (Type: Diagnostic test / Service)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: ~$2.5 billion (as of early July 2026) [investors.caredx.com](https://investors.caredx.com/)
- **Key Metric (Annual Revenue)**: $379.8 million (most recent fiscal year) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-dx-inc)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Bristol‑Myers Squibb (Series G lead), Sprout Group (Series D lead); partnerships with over 180 commercial employees supporting transplant centers.
- **Growth Signals**: Completed acquisition of Naveris (July 2026) to enter oncology – a high‑growth adjacent market. Completed sale of its Lab Products business to Eurobio Scientific (June 2026) to sharpen focus on diagnostics and digital health. Over 30 abstracts and 9 oral presentations at the 2026 American Transplant Congress. Performed its one‑millionth rejection‑monitoring test.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Market leadership** in transplant diagnostics, serving the vast majority of US transplant centers.
- **Integrated end‑to‑end platform** – from molecular tests and pharmacy to software and patient support – that creates stickiness and deep integration into clinical workflows.
- **Large, real‑world evidence database** from millions of test results, enabling continuous improvement of algorithms and clinical evidence.
- **High barriers to entry**: regulatory clearance (CMS coverage, FDA clearance for certain tests) and long‑standing relationships with transplant centers.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expansion beyond transplant** into specialty oncology via the Naveris acquisition, leveraging existing commercial and diagnostic infrastructure.
- **Deepening digital health and software capabilities** to further integrate with hospital systems and improve patient outcomes.
- **Maximizing value of the transplant franchise** through innovation in molecular monitoring (e.g., new indications, multi‑organ panels) and pharmacy adherence programs.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission‑driven culture**: Employees directly contribute to helping transplant patients live longer, fuller lives.
- **Values**: Respect One Another, Decide with Data, Take Accountability, Evangelize Your Work – emphasizing transparency, data‑driven decisions, and ownership.
- **Benefits**: Competitive medical/dental/vision plans, 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Health Savings Account (HSA), flexible spending accounts, paid time off, living‑donor recovery policy, on‑site gym (Brisbane office).
- **Work environment**: Collaborative, purpose‑driven, with opportunities for growth across diagnostics, biotech, and digital health. Remote/hybrid policy not publicly specified; likely varies by role.

## Sources
1. [caredx.com](https://caredx.com/) – Company overview and product information
2. [caredx.com/company](https://caredx.com/company/) – Mission, leadership, employee count, values
3. [caredx.com/careers](https://www.caredx.com/careers) – Benefits and culture details
4. [investors.caredx.com](https://investors.caredx.com/) – Market cap, recent acquisitions, SEC filings
5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-dx-inc) – Revenue, employee count, funding history, stock details

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