Karius
The Sr. Research Associate at Karius will conduct molecular biology experiments, support lab operations, and collaborate on NGS-based infectious disease diagnostic projects. The role involves maintaining detailed records, troubleshooting workflows, and contributing to the development of non‑invasive diagnostic products.
Headquarters
Redwood City, California, United States
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
2014
Karius is a diagnostics company that uses microbial cell‑free DNA and next‑generation sequencing to detect infectious pathogens from a noninvasive blood test. Their assay screens broadly for bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites to enable earlier, more comprehensive, and more precise infection detection and monitoring. Karius works with clinicians and health systems to support decision making in complex cases such as immunocompromised patients, transplant recipients, and suspected sepsis. Providers choose Karius for its broad pathogen coverage, rapid turnaround, and ability to identify hard‑to‑culture organisms.
Infectious disease DNA tester Karius nets $100M to expand liquid biopsy reach
May 3, 2024
Karius Raises $100M Co-Led by Khosla Ventures, 5AM Ventures and Gilde Healthcare, to Expand Access to Advanced Genomic Diagnostics in Infectious Disease, Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis
May 2, 2024
Liquid biopsies flow beyond cancer
Feb 14, 2022
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Karius raises $100M to expand access to multi-pathogen blood test
May 6, 2024
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