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Staff Scientist, Molecular Diagnostics R&D

CareDx, Inc. · Brisbane, CA

Posted 2 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
2 days
CareDx, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 3 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
2% of CareDx, Inc.'s roles list one
Ghost-job risk at CareDx, Inc.
moderate
21 stale, 0 reposted of 65 open
Hiring momentum
77 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from CareDx, Inc.'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for CareDx, Inc..

About this role

The Staff Scientist in Molecular Diagnostics R&D at CareDx will lead efforts in sustaining, improving, and developing diagnostic assays for transplant applications. This role involves providing technical leadership, optimizing assays, managing junior staff, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product development and validation in a regulated environment.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of CareDx, Inc. as an employer.

What you need

  • PhD in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Genomics, or related field
  • 8+ years in molecular diagnostic assay development
  • Deep expertise in gene expression profiling and low input genomics assays
  • Hands-on experience with NGS workflows and PCR/qPCR
  • Strong experience with assay development in regulated environments (CLIA/CAP/FDA/ISO)
  • Proven ability to lead projects and solve complex technical problems

What you get

  • 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
  • Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy allowing up to 30 days of paid leave for organ or bone marrow donation

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary listed, but a range for similar roles in the area is provided ($161,000 — $201,000)
  • The role requires extensive experience in a regulated environment, which may limit candidates without such background
  • The position involves collaboration across multiple functions, which may require strong interpersonal skills

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Listed by CareDx, Inc. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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