Karius Jobs Hiring Now
Karius is hiring for 5 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in clinical support and AI (Artificial Intelligence). Migrate Mate updates Karius's live openings daily. Karius is a genomic diagnostics company that uses next-generation sequencing to identify infectious pathogens from patient samples.
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Karius hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 5
- Top team
- Clinical Support
- Seniority
- Mid to senior level
- Work type
- 20% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Redwood City
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Clinical Laboratory Associate II
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Clinical Laboratory Associate II
Redwood City, California
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Sr. Clinical Laboratory Associate
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Sr. Clinical Laboratory Associate
Redwood City, California
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Senior Clinical Research Associate (Temp)
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Senior Clinical Research Associate (Temp)
Redwood City, California
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Laboratory Assistant
Redwood City, California
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Reagent Manufacturing Associate I
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Clinical Laboratory Associate II
Karius·Redwood City, California
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree in biological science
51-200 employees
Job Description
About Karius
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.
Position Summary
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.
Why Should You Join Us?
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 City, CA
Primary Responsibilities
- Under supervision of licensed personnel, perform high complexity testing for commercial samples in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and laboratory SOPs.
- For non-commercial or clinical study samples, perform routine molecular test procedures including specimen processing, nucleic acid extraction, quantitative analysis, PCR, library construction, sequencing, and data analysis.
- Receive, unpackage, and accession inbound samples per relevant SOPs; collaborate with the customer support team to obtain information necessary to complete the accessioning process.
- Prepare samples for processing in accordance with good laboratory practices and established contamination control procedures.
- Operate high-throughput integrated automation workstations and utilize laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other infrastructure software in the performance of job duties
- Perform and document routine preventive maintenance for laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Support regulatory compliance through adherence to laboratory policies and procedures, and accurately document work performed.
- Flag SOPs for update; author or revise laboratory SOPs as directed.
- Identify, escalate, and support process improvement initiatives as appropriate.
- Provide training and support to junior or new laboratory staff as assigned.
- Perform all delegated activities as assigned in support of established timelines and quality standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory or laboratory leadership personnel
- In addition to those listed above, perform all duties and responsibilities of the CLA I position.
What’s Fun About the Job?
Karius is operating at the edge of what is now known to be possible in diagnostics. With that, comes a wave of new and incredible challenges and opportunities. To deliver on that value, you will be tapping into some of the most advanced technologies, architecting and innovating where the current solutions simply don't suffice. You will get to see how much your work really matters.
Travel: No travel required.
Physical Requirements
- Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs
- Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary.
- May be exposed to hazardous materials, blood specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating or freezing elements, and high speed centrifugation
- Manual dexterity as repetitive manual pipetting may be necessary
- Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be necessary
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological science or similar field required.
- 3+ (three) years of clinical laboratory experience, with 2+ (two) years of pertinent industry experience and increasing levels of responsibility within a molecular biology laboratory.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently, or with minimal supervision.
- Prior experience with Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) preferred.
- Knowledge of aseptic techniques used in a microbiology laboratory is highly preferred.
Personal Qualifications
- Demonstrates personal accountability of assigned work and processes, consistently delivering results with quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
- Recognizes, communicates, and escalates issues, risks, or deviations in a timely and transparent manner.
- Adapts effectively to changing priorities and operational demands in a dynamic laboratory environment.
- Demonstrates awareness of how individual responsibilities impact adjacent workflows and overall laboratory operations.
- Demonstrates curiosity and learning agility, seeking to understand broader laboratory processes beyond immediate tasks and remaining open to feedback, coaching, and continuous skill development.
- Maintains a collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented approach to daily operations.
Disclaimer
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Responsibilities and duties may change or be adjusted to meet the needs of the company, and additional duties may be assigned as necessary. The job description is subject to change at any time at the discretion of Karius.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Karius, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and are committed to honor and invest in the full diversity of people, in our hiring, recruiting and development of employees across the Company. All qualified applicants for employment are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity and gender expression (including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitioned, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify), religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@kariusdx.com and we will accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.
Karius
Clinical Laboratory Associate II
Redwood City, California
Added 6d ago51-200 employees
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree in biological science
Job Description
About Karius
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.
Position Summary
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.
Why Should You Join Us?
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 City, CA
Primary Responsibilities
- Under supervision of licensed personnel, perform high complexity testing for commercial samples in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and laboratory SOPs.
- For non-commercial or clinical study samples, perform routine molecular test procedures including specimen processing, nucleic acid extraction, quantitative analysis, PCR, library construction, sequencing, and data analysis.
- Receive, unpackage, and accession inbound samples per relevant SOPs; collaborate with the customer support team to obtain information necessary to complete the accessioning process.
- Prepare samples for processing in accordance with good laboratory practices and established contamination control procedures.
- Operate high-throughput integrated automation workstations and utilize laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other infrastructure software in the performance of job duties
- Perform and document routine preventive maintenance for laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Support regulatory compliance through adherence to laboratory policies and procedures, and accurately document work performed.
- Flag SOPs for update; author or revise laboratory SOPs as directed.
- Identify, escalate, and support process improvement initiatives as appropriate.
- Provide training and support to junior or new laboratory staff as assigned.
- Perform all delegated activities as assigned in support of established timelines and quality standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory or laboratory leadership personnel
- In addition to those listed above, perform all duties and responsibilities of the CLA I position.
What’s Fun About the Job?
Karius is operating at the edge of what is now known to be possible in diagnostics. With that, comes a wave of new and incredible challenges and opportunities. To deliver on that value, you will be tapping into some of the most advanced technologies, architecting and innovating where the current solutions simply don't suffice. You will get to see how much your work really matters.
Travel: No travel required.
Physical Requirements
- Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs
- Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary.
- May be exposed to hazardous materials, blood specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating or freezing elements, and high speed centrifugation
- Manual dexterity as repetitive manual pipetting may be necessary
- Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be necessary
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological science or similar field required.
- 3+ (three) years of clinical laboratory experience, with 2+ (two) years of pertinent industry experience and increasing levels of responsibility within a molecular biology laboratory.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently, or with minimal supervision.
- Prior experience with Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) preferred.
- Knowledge of aseptic techniques used in a microbiology laboratory is highly preferred.
Personal Qualifications
- Demonstrates personal accountability of assigned work and processes, consistently delivering results with quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
- Recognizes, communicates, and escalates issues, risks, or deviations in a timely and transparent manner.
- Adapts effectively to changing priorities and operational demands in a dynamic laboratory environment.
- Demonstrates awareness of how individual responsibilities impact adjacent workflows and overall laboratory operations.
- Demonstrates curiosity and learning agility, seeking to understand broader laboratory processes beyond immediate tasks and remaining open to feedback, coaching, and continuous skill development.
- Maintains a collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented approach to daily operations.
Disclaimer
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Responsibilities and duties may change or be adjusted to meet the needs of the company, and additional duties may be assigned as necessary. The job description is subject to change at any time at the discretion of Karius.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Karius, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and are committed to honor and invest in the full diversity of people, in our hiring, recruiting and development of employees across the Company. All qualified applicants for employment are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity and gender expression (including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitioned, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify), religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@kariusdx.com and we will accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Working at Karius
Karius's 5 open roles are mid to senior level, and about 20% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are clinical support, AI (Artificial Intelligence), and biotech & life sciences. Karius develops genomic diagnostics tools that analyze patient samples to detect infectious disease pathogens, serving clinical and research settings. The company's open positions span laboratory operations, clinical research, and reagent manufacturing, reflecting a focus on bench-level science and clinical development work. Most Karius roles are based in Redwood City.
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How many jobs is Karius hiring for right now?
Karius is hiring for 5 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in clinical support and AI (Artificial Intelligence). Karius posts positions across laboratory operations, clinical research, and manufacturing functions, with openings ranging from associate-level bench roles to senior clinical staff.
What kinds of roles does Karius hire for?
The most active teams are clinical support, AI (Artificial Intelligence), and biotech & life sciences. Karius hires for laboratory and clinical operations roles, including laboratory assistants, reagent manufacturing associates, clinical laboratory associates, and clinical research professionals. Most postings are mid to senior level, covering both hands-on bench positions and experienced clinical research functions.
Are Karius jobs remote or in-person?
A mix of remote and on-site. About 20% of Karius's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Redwood City. Each Karius listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at Karius?
Find a Karius role that fits your background on Migrate Mate, then follow the listing through to Karius's own careers page to submit your application. Karius manages its own hiring process, including application review, interviews, and offers, directly with candidates.
Does Karius hire entry-level?
Most of Karius's open roles on Migrate Mate are mid to senior level as of July 16, 2026. Entry-level openings are limited. Check individual Karius listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is Karius hiring?
Most Karius roles are based in Redwood City, and about 20% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.