What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Laboratory Associate II, Tuesday-Saturday, 2nd Shift (2 : 30pm-11 : 00pm), 20% Shift Diffe[...] position at Guardant Health?
Company Description
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 clinical outcomes and lower healthcare costs across all stages of the cancer care continuum. Guardant Health has commercially launched Guardant360, Guardant360 CDx, Guardant360 TissueNext, Guardant360 Response, and GuardantOMNI tests for advanced stage cancer patients, and Guardant Reveal for early-stage cancer patients. The Guardant Health screening portfolio, including the Shield test, aims to address the needs of individuals eligible for cancer screening.
Job Description
The Clinical Laboratory Associate (CLA) II is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Clinical Laboratory and assisting the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) during patient testing. In addition to the primary role of CLA, there will be a need to provide back-up support to the other groups (Reporting, Biospecimen Management, QC, etc.). The CLA II may serve as a lead to the CLA team to coordinate tasks, divide workload, manage equipment usage schedule and documents reviewing / filing process as assigned. The CLA II has demonstrated the skills and competency to assist the CLSs in automated sample processing and in all other support functions.
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Sample collection or receipt, sample preparation, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, assay processing or preparation, and / or transportation and storage of specimens;
- Assist the CLSs in a licensed clinical laboratory in performing sample processing;
- Assist the CLSs during automated methods of patient testing;
- Perform routine equipment maintenance according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures;
- Create sample batches, print labels and label tubes and plates;
- Assist licensed testing personnel in troubleshooting activities;
- Prepare and store reagents for sample processing and sample archiving;
- Order and stock laboratory supplies;
- Print and file laboratory records;
- Check, monitor and resolve routine cold storage temperature and laboratory temperature and initiate a service request as necessary;
- Perform general laboratory tasks including cleaning of racks, laboratory equipment and benches;
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications;
- Assist with internal audits and inspection preparation;
- Organize and maintain the schedule of the laboratory and equipment;
- Ensure calibration of laboratory equipment is scheduled and performed on time;
- Ensure laboratory equipment is properly labeled;
- Write and revise standard operating procedures under supervisor instruction, as needed;
- Identify process improvement opportunities and report to laboratory management;
- Perform other duties as assigned; and
- Report all concerns of test quality and / or safety to the Laboratory Supervisor, Laboratory Director or Safety Officer.
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Additional Information :
For positions based in Palo Alto, CA or Redwood City, CA, the hourly range for this full-time position is $36.30 to $49.02. The range does not include benefits and, if applicable, overtime, bonus, commission, or equity.
Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. If you are selected to move forward, the recruiting team will provide details specific to the factors above.
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 Peopleteam@guardanthealth.com .
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.
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Salary : $36 - $49
