Clinical Laboratory Associate I

Guardant Health•Palo Alto, CA

2d•$44 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Associate I (CLA) is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Reagent Quality Control Clinical Laboratory and assisting the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) during testing. In addition to the primary role of CLA, there may be a need to provide back-up support to other groups. 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 in both our Palo Alto and Redwood City locations, depending on the direction of management on a day to day schedule. This is an ONSITE FT position at our Redwood City/ Palo Alto, CA location.

Requirements

Minimum of Associate degree or equivalent required
Strong computing skills
Knowledge of Good documentation practices
Working knowledge of reagent stability and storage, quality control policies, and factors that influence test results
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field preferred
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

Responsibilities

Sample collection or receipt, sample preparation, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, assay processing or preparation, and/or transportation and storage of samples
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 of laboratory records
Check, monitor and resolve routine cold storage temperature and laboratory temperature and initiate a service request as necessary
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
Assist with internal audits and inspection preparation
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
Perform other duties as assigned
Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Laboratory Supervisor, Laboratory Director or Safety Officer