Biospecimen Associate I- Monday - Thursday 8AM - 6:30PM- 4X10

Guardant Health•Redwood City, CA

1d•$29 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

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 is transforming patient care and accelerating new cancer therapies by providing critical insights into what drives disease through its advanced blood and tissue tests, real-world data and AI analytics. Guardant tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care, including screening to find cancer early, monitoring for recurrence in early-stage cancer, and treatment selection for patients with advanced cancer. For more information, visit guardanthealth.com and follow the company on LinkedIn , X (Twitter) and Facebook . Position Summary: The Biospecimen Associate I supports the management of patient samples and provides the link between the Clinical Operations and Client Services teams. The Biospecimen Associate I is responsible for receiving, unpacking, processing, and recording samples sent for laboratory testing under the supervision of the Biospecimen Management Supervisor. The Biospecimen Associate I has demonstrated understanding of laboratory workflow. In addition to the primary role of biospecimen management, there may be a need to provide back-up support (non-testing) to the Analytical and/or Post-Analytical team. It is imperative that the Biospecimen Associate I has demonstrated the ability to work independently, but also functions effectively as a member of the Guardant Health team. The nature of the work requires keeping organized records, excellent attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multi-task and be flexible with tasks and schedules, and the ability to work independently in a team environment. This position follows a 4x10 work schedule , working Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM .

Requirements

Minimum of Associate of Arts or equivalent experience required.
Ability to proactively communicate consistently, clearly, and honestly.
Strong computing skills
Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in daily tasks.
Ability to prepare and maintain records and logs.
Ability to follow instructions and adhere to standard operating procedures.
Ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.
Ability to prioritize tasks with a high emphasis on quality.
Solution oriented with ability to escalate issues or problems in a timely manner.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field preferred
0-12 months of laboratory work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the laboratory staff with sample intake, accessioning, and processing of all incoming blood specimens.
Responsible for accurately entering and verifying data in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) database.
Basic understanding of products (G360 CDx, G360, Reveal, Molecular Response, etc.)
Prepare samples for testing by isolating plasma from whole blood.
Ability to prepare and document sample transfers to Clinical Operations department for testing.
Manage storage of plasma aliquots and blood specimens
Escalade or resolve and document any discrepancies, or incomplete, and/or unacceptable specimens.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment according to the laboratory’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Assist in the organization and upkeep of the laboratory area (daily and weekly maintenance).
Basic troubleshooting in LIMS and initiating tickets.
May assist with initiating or resolving Biospecimen Management (BSM) Tickets.
Work closely with the Analytical, Post-Analytical, and Client Services teams to provide consistent and ongoing support to the entire service department.
Basic understanding of Nonconforming Event Reports (NCRs), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), Analytical Measurement Range (AMR), and Proficiency Testing.
Communicate test system deviations from the laboratory’s established performance specifications by reporting NCRs.
May assist with internal audits.
May assist with training of new laboratory personnel and training of new procedures with existing personnel.
May participate in continuous improvement efforts (Gemba walks, special projects).
Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Supervisor or Safety Officer
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned and assist others as time allows to ensure minimal impact to delivery of results.