GH
Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Redwood City, CA · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$63k-$87kDetected 30 days ago
Patient CareClinical Laboratory TechniquesMolecular BiologyCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- Review, interpret and report patient results in LIMS as assigned;
- Independently identify and troubleshoot high complexity problems that adversely affect the test performance;
- Provide direct supervision of the work of unlicensed laboratory personnel during the analytical phase of testing;
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory tests, procedures and analyses according to the laboratory's standard operating procedures;
- Operate, maintain and troubleshoot equipment according to the laboratory's standard operating procedures;
- Perform, review and document laboratory quality control procedures;
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the established performance specifications;
- Perform and document routine preventive maintenance;
- Perform and document reagent qualification per the approved protocols;
- Lead in introduction of assay improvements, new assay configurations and validation;
- Write and review of controlled documents as assigned;
- Lead the training of new and existing laboratory personnel on current and new procedures;
- If you need support, please reach out to Peopleteam@guardanthealth.com
Requirements
- Ability to analyze and problem solve basic issues that impact test performance;
- Prepare reagents required for testing;
- Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment.
- A background screening including criminal history is required for this role.
- 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 requirements stated in 42 CFR 493.1489 or 493.1491
- Must fulfill requirements stated as described in 10 NYYCRR Part 58-1.5
- Must fulfill requirements stated in the College of American Pathologists Molecular Pathology Checklist
- At least two years of Guardant Health Clinical Laboratory experience or equivalent high complexity and volume laboratory experience preferred
- Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner
- Ability to manage daily test processing needs with high emphasis on quality
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Strong computer and automation skills
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field preferred;
- Laboratory experience within the last year preferred;
- Experience in molecular biology techniques preferred;
- Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations preferred;
Compensation
- $53 - $74If the role is performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is: $57 - $78
Benefits
- Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer.
- This range does not include benefits or, if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity.
Equal opportunity
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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