Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Guardant Health•Redwood City, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) is responsible for performing high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, performing quality control and quality assurance procedures, and complying with all applicable local, state and federal laboratory requirements. 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 for MN shift Wednesday- Saturday 9pm-7:30am.

Requirements

Must possess an active, valid CLS or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) license issued by the state of California CLS or CGMBS license pursuant to Division 2, Chapter 3 of the California Business and Professions Code or to practice medicine, osteopathy or podiatry pursuant to Division 2, Chapter 5 of the California Business and Professions Code appropriate to the specialty or specialties they are performing
Must fulfill requirements stated in 42 CFR 493.1489 or 493.1491
Must fulfill requirements stated as described in 10 NYYCRR Part 58-1.5
Must fulfill requirements stated in the College of American Pathologists Molecular Pathology Checklist
Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner
Ability to manage daily test processing needs with high emphasis on quality
Ability to analyze and problem solve basic issues that impact test performance
Ability to work as part of a team
Strong computer and automation skills
Ability to proactively communicate consistently, clearly, and honestly

Nice To Haves

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

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 the test performance
Perform, review and document laboratory quality control procedures
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the established performance specifications
Perform and document routine preventive maintenance
Prepare reagents required for testing
Perform and document reagent qualification per the approved protocols
Lead in introduction of assay improvements, new assay configurations and validation
Provide direct supervision of the work of unlicensed laboratory personnel during the analytical phase of testing
Communicate effectively with coworkers and non-laboratory personnel
Write and review of controlled documents as assigned
Lead the training of new and existing laboratory personnel on current and new procedures
Participate in the inspection preparation activities as needed
May act as a team leader /delegated General Supervisor and aid the Supervisors/ Managers Leads including but not limited to: Assist in administrative duties including but not limited to review of documents and forms; Take charge of shift communication if supervisors/leads are not present; Provide updates to supervisors/lead regarding any issues; Assist in sample and process troubleshooting; and Monitoring data and process status as needed.
Perform other laboratory duties as assigned
Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Laboratory Supervisor, Laboratory Director or Safety Officer