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ABOUT THE ROLE
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for performing high
complexity laboratory testing (Next generation DNA sequencing) on patient
specimens, performing quality control and quality assurance procedures,
interpreting and reporting patient results, and complying with all
applicable local, state and federal laboratory requirements. The work
requires keeping meticulous and organized records, excellent attention to
detail, the ability to multi-task, and be flexible with tasks and schedules.
POSITION DUTIES
Perform laboratory tests, procedures and analyses according to the
laboratory’s standard operating procedures.
Review, interpret and report patient results in LIMS.
Independently identify and troubleshoot high complexity problems that
adversely affect the test performance.
Perform, review and document laboratory quality control procedures.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the
laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Perform and document routine preventive maintenance.
Assist with training of new laboratory personnel.
Maintain sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies for daily operations
and prepare reagents required for testing.
Perform and document reagent qualification per the approved protocols.
Perform annual review of Standard Operating Procedures.
Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Laboratory
Supervisor or Safety Officer.
Participate in introduction of assay improvements, new assay configurations
and validation.
Perform other miscellaneous laboratory duties as assigned and assist others
as time allows.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical
Science or related field
Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations
Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner
Able to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality
Ability to work as part of a team
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs
Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary.
May be exposed to hazardous materials, blood specimens and instruments with
moving parts, heating or freezing elements, and high speed centrifugation (
Generally Laboratory and Client Services employees only)
Repetitive manual pipetting may be necessary
Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be necessary
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Guardant Health develops breakthrough diagnostic technologies to improve
cancer management. With Guardant360, we offer real-time, biopsy-free tumor
sequencing that tracks tumor genomics in real-time and identifies associated
treatment options. The recent introduction of groundbreaking analytical
tools, including our Tumor Response Map and a mobile-enabled physician
portal, further advance Guardant Health's momentum.
Guardant Health has raised almost $200M from OrbiMed, Sequoia Capital,
Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Formation8, and is led by
a seasoned management team of thought leaders and successful serial
entrepreneurs in next generation sequencing and rare cell diagnostics. They
are advised by an oncologist-led medical steering committee from leading
cancer centers.
