Karius

Karius: The Microbial Detectives

Welcome to the exciting world of Karius, a venture-backed life science startup that's got a knack for unearthing the secrets hidden within microbial cell-free DNA. By harnessing the power of genomic sequencing and machine learning, Karius is on a mission to conquer infectious diseases and reduce patient suffering worldwide.

A Platform for Unprecedented Insights

Karius has developed a cutting-edge platform that's already providing clinicians with a comprehensive test capable of identifying over a thousand pathogens directly from blood. This test is the result of some incredible work done by their scientists, statisticians, engineers, and physicians. And guess what? They're all driven by the same mission: to help doctors quickly solve their most challenging cases, accelerate biomarker discovery and clinical trials, and discover novel microbes.

Making a Life-Changing Impact

As a part of the Karius team, you'll be able to witness the life-changing impact of your work firsthand. The company is operating at the edge of what is now known to be possible in infectious disease diagnostics, which means you'll be tapping into some of the most advanced technologies, architecting and innovating where current solutions simply don't suffice. And the best part? You'll get to see how much your work really matters.

Embracing Diversity and Inclusivity

Karius is all about celebrating and investing in the full spectrum of diversity. They're committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, 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. So, if you're ready to join a company that values diversity and inclusivity, Karius is the place to be.

Work Hard, Play Hard

Karius is located in the vibrant Redwood City, CA, but they're also open to remote work options. With a work environment that requires extended periods of sitting and/or standing, vision to monitor and moderate noise levels, you'll be engaged in an office that's both stimulating and challenging. And when you need a break, you can always look forward to up to 5% travel opportunities to keep things fresh and exciting.