Clinical Laboratory Associate II

Karius is a life science, venture-backed clinical metagenomics company, focused on elevating patient care through microbial insights. We are committed to advancing diagnostic science and technology to optimize the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Through the use of genomics and AI, we are driven to improve the diagnostic landscape for infectious diseases. Karius delivers unprecedented diagnostic insight detecting microbial cell-free DNA circulating in the body to assist physicians to make rapid treatment decisions.

 

The Clinical Laboratory Associate II (CLA II) is an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with great communication skills.  Along with the duties described below, this individual performs sample receiving and accessioning, performs routine preventive equipment and instrument maintenance, and assists in the performance of high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens under the direct supervision of a CLS. The CLA II must demonstrate a high level of individual responsibility and accountability and possess the ability to perform to the requirements listed below. The CLA II must be comfortable in a rapidly evolving Biotech start-up environment. 

Shift: Tuesday to Saturday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Karius aims to conquer infectious diseases through innovations around genomic sequencing and machine learning. The company’s platform is already delivering unprecedented insights into the microbial landscape, providing clinicians with a comprehensive test capable of identifying more than a thousand pathogens directly from blood, and helping industry accelerate the development of therapeutic solutions. The products Karius offers today are some of the most advanced solutions available to physicians who aim to deliver better care to many otherwise ineffectively treated patients. Our tests are the result of some incredible work done by our scientists, statisticians, engineers, and physicians, all driven by the same mission. You, as part of the Karius team, will be able to see how directly your work has a life-changing impact on people, and at scale.

 

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Clinical Laboratory Operations

 

Location: Redwood Ci

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📋 Preparation Priorities (Key Areas to Clarify):

• 1. Treating patient data or assay quality control with casual indifference or sloppy documentation
• 2. Inability to communicate complex genomic data clearly to clinicians and non-technical stakeholders
• 3. Lack of rigor in handling false positives/negatives in diagnostic development

✨ Recommended Role Alignment Hook:

I leverage advanced genomics and microbial cell-free DNA to dramatically accelerate the diagnosis of infectious diseases.