Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Reporting (Tuesday-Saturday)

Guardant Health

2d•$45 - $61•Remote

About The Position

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) performs high-complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, quality control and quality assurance procedures, and work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements. The role requires attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication, multitasking, flexibility with tasks and schedules, and the ability to work independently in a team environment. The stated shift is Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The position is listed as remote in the United States, though the posting also describes a hybrid work model for eligible employees and states that employees living within 50 miles of a Guardant facility must be onsite Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The work may involve prolonged standing or sitting, repetitive manual pipetting, exposure to hazardous materials and blood specimens, laboratory instruments with moving parts and heating or freezing elements, high-speed centrifugation, noise, fumes, and biohazard material. Some lifting up to 25 pounds may be necessary. The role also requires responsible evaluation and use of AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Possess an active, valid California CLS or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) license under the cited California Business and Professions Code provisions, or an applicable license to practice medicine, osteopathy, or podiatry appropriate to the specialty or specialties performed.
Fulfill requirements stated in 42 CFR 493.1489 or 493.1491.
Fulfill requirements stated in 10 NYYCRR Part 58-1.5.
Fulfill requirements stated in the College of American Pathologists Molecular Pathology Checklist.
Integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner.
Manage daily test-processing needs with a strong emphasis on quality.
Analyze and solve basic issues that affect test performance.
Work as part of a team.
Demonstrate strong computer and automation skills.
Proactively communicate consistently, clearly, and honestly.
Exercise sound judgment and critically evaluate AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science, or a related field.
Guardant Health clinical laboratory experience or equivalent high-complexity, high-volume laboratory experience.
Laboratory experience within the last year.
Experience in molecular biology techniques.
Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures.
Review, interpret, and report patient results in LIMS as assigned.
Independently identify and troubleshoot high-complexity problems that adversely affect test performance.
Perform, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures.
Document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Perform and document routine preventive maintenance.
Prepare reagents required for testing.
Perform and document reagent qualification according to approved protocols.
Participate in the introduction of assay improvements, new assay configurations, and validation.
Provide direct supervision of unlicensed laboratory personnel during the analytical phase of testing.
Communicate effectively with coworkers and non-laboratory personnel.
Perform other laboratory duties as assigned.
Report concerns about test quality or safety to the Laboratory Supervisor, Laboratory Director, or Safety Officer.
Critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.