GH
Clinical Laboratory Associate
Redwood City, CA
Sponsorship not specified$38k-$52kDetected 22 days ago
Patient CareClinical Laboratory TechniquesCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- The Clinical Laboratory Associate (CLA) is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Reagent Quality Control Clinical Laboratory and assisting the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) during testing.
- This is an ONSITE FT position at our Redwood City/ Palo Alto, CA location.
- In accordance with California Business and Professions Code BPC § 1269, the following activities may be performed under the supervision of the laboratory director or appropriately licensed personnel:
Responsibilities
- Perform routine equipment maintenance according to the laboratory's standard operating procedures;
- Create sample batches, print labels and label tubes and plates;
- Perform general laboratory tasks include cleaning of racks, laboratory equipment and benches;
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications;
- If you need support, please reach out to Peopleteam@guardanthealth.com
- 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.
Requirements
- Minimum of Associate degree or equivalent required;
- Knowledge of Good documentation practices;
- Working knowledge of reagent stability and storage, quality control policies, and factors that influence test results;
- Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment.
- A background screening including criminal history is required for this role.
- Guardant Health Clinical Laboratory experience or equivalent high complexity and volume laboratory experience preferred
- Previous laboratory work experience preferred, with skills including (but not limited to) proper specimen collection or retrieval, patient preparation, labeling, handling, assay assist or assay preparation, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, and/or transportation and storage of specimens.
- Ability in giving and receiving constructive feedback, fostering open communication and continuous improvement
- Demonstrates strong practical reasoning and sound judgment
- Skilled in making informed and effective decisions
- Exhibits attention to detail and a strong commitment to precision in all tasks
- Strong computing skills
- Strong communicator with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers
- Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner
- Ability to work as part of a team. Work Environment:
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field preferred;
Compensation
- $32 - $44If the role is performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is: $34 - $47
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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