Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (M-F 7am-330pm)
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Job Location:
Redwood City, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 52 - 71
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Description
Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012 Guardant is transforming patient care and accelerating new cancer therapies by providing critical insights into what drives disease through its advanced blood and tissue tests real-world data and AI analytics. Guardant tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care including screening to find cancer early monitoring for recurrence in early-stage cancer and treatment selection for patients with advanced cancer. For more information visitand follow the company onLinkedInX (Twitter)andFacebook.
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) II is responsible for performing high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens performing quality control and quality assurance procedures and complying with all applicable local state and federal laboratory requirements.
The nature of the work requires excellent attention to detail effective written and verbal communication skills the ability to multitask and be flexible with tasks and schedules and the ability to work independently in a team environment in both our Palo Alto and Redwood City locations depending on the direction of management on a day to day schedule.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform laboratory tests and analyses per SOPs; review interpret and report results in LIMS.
Operatemaintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment; perform preventive maintenance.
Prepare and qualifyreagents;document quality control procedures and corrective actions.
Identifyand resolve high-complexity issuesimpactingtest performance.
Support assay improvements new configurations and validation activities.
Supervise unlicensed personnel during analyticaltesting;train staff on procedures.
Write and review controlled documents; communicate effectively with team members.
Report quality or safetyconcerns toappropriate leadership; perform other assigned duties.
Qualifications:
Typically requires a university degreeand generally at least 2yearsof relatedexperience;or an advanced degree without experience.
Bachelors degree or equivalent in Biomedical Laboratory Science ClinicalScienceor related field preferred.
Clinical Laboratory experience or equivalent high complexity and volume laboratory experience preferred.
Laboratory experience within the last year preferred.
Experience in molecular biology techniques preferred.
Must possess an active valid CLS or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) license issued by the state of California CLS or CGMBS license pursuant to Division 2 Chapter 3 of the California Business and Professions Code or to practice medicine osteopathy or podiatry pursuant to Division 2 Chapter 5 of the California Business and Professions Code appropriate to the specialty or specialties they are performing.
Must fulfill requirementsstatedin 42 CFR 493.1489 or 493.1491.
Must fulfill requirementsstatedas described in 10 NYYCRR Part 58-1.5.
Must fulfill requirementsstatedin the College of American Pathologists Molecular Pathology Checklist.
Knowledge of applicable laboratory regulations.
Ability to apply feedback andmaintainquality in daily testing.
Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Proficient in computer systems and automation.
Clear consistent and proactive communication.
Work Environment:
Hours and days may vary depending on operationalneeds;
Standing or sitting forlong periodsof time may benecessary;
May be exposed to hazardous materials blood specimens and instruments with moving parts heating or freezing elements and high-speedcentrifugation;
Repetitive manualpipettingmay be necessary; and
Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be necessary.
Hybrid Work Model: This section is applicable to onsite employees who are eligible for hybrid work location as specified by management and related policies. Guardant has defined days for in-person/onsite collaboration and work-from-home days for individual-focused time. All U.S. employees who live within 50 miles of a Guardant facility will be required to be onsite on Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays. We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days allows our teams to do the best work and creates the focused thinking time our innovative work requires. At Guardant our work model has created flexibility for better work-life balance while keeping teams connected to advance our science for our patients.
Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however there may be exposure to high noise levels fumes and biohazard material in the laboratory to sit for extended periods of time.
Guardant Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our hiring processes for candidates with disabilities long-term conditions mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need support please reach out to
A background screening including criminal history is required for this role. GH will consider qualified applicants with criminal arrest or conviction histories in a manner consistent with applicable law including but not limited to the LA County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Guardant Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
To learn more about the information collected when you apply for a position at Guardant Health Inc. and how it is used please review ourPrivacy Notice for Job Applicants.
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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Machine Learning
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on helping conquer cancer globally through use of its proprietary tests, vast data sets and advanced analytics. The Guardant Health oncology platform leverages capabilities to drive commercial adoption, improve patient cl ... View more
