Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Tues - Sat 6am - 4:30pm)
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® transforms patient care and accelerates new cancer therapies by providing critical insights into disease through advanced blood and tissue tests, real-world data, and AI analytics. Guardant tests improve outcomes across all stages of care, including screening, monitoring for recurrence, and treatment selection.
About the role
As a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you are responsible for performing high-complexity laboratory testing (next-generation sequencing) on patient specimens, conducting quality control and quality assurance procedures, and reporting patient results. You will comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements and operate under the direction of the Laboratory Director and Laboratory Supervisors. This role requires meticulous record-keeping, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to multitask while adapting to changing tasks and schedules.
Responsibilities
- Accurately perform molecular testing using a variety of molecular biological techniques, including next-generation sequencing
- Conduct daily quantitation and qualification assessment of molecular data generated during testing
- Carry out QC/QA activities as part of the Quality program and commitment to patient safety
- Participate in essential laboratory activities, including reagent qualification, inventory management, procedure writing, inspection preparation, assay validation, and investigation
- Perform and document routine preventive maintenance and independently identify and troubleshoot highly complex problems that adversely affect test performance
- Identify root cause and document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from expected performance
- Assist with training new laboratory personnel
- Participate in the introduction of assay improvements, new assay configurations, and validation
- At times, fill the role of the general supervisor if the general supervisor is off-site
Requirements
- Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Genetic and Molecular Biology Scientist (CGMBS) license
- Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science, or a related field
- 4-6 years of experience in a CLIA-certified laboratory
- Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations
- Experience in molecular testing, nucleic acid extraction, PCR, and sequencing (next-generation sequencing)
- Working knowledge of laboratory functions (laboratory regulations, LIMS, Quality, etc.)
Skills
- Demonstrate curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of work
Schedule
Must be available to work onsite Tuesday through Saturday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Hybrid Work Model
This role is eligible for a hybrid work model. Guardant has defined days for in-person collaboration and work-from-home days for individual-focused time. Employees within 50 miles of a Guardant facility are required to be onsite on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Pay
The annualized base salary ranges for this role are as follows:
- Primary Location (Redwood City, CA): $63 - $87 per hour
- Other U.S. Locations: $53 - $74 per hour
- Colorado: $57 - $78 per hour
Work Environment
- Majority of work is performed in a desk/office environment
- May be exposed to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard materials in the laboratory environment
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment