Operations Associate - Redwood City, CA, United States - Guardant Health

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.

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 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 accordance with California Business and Professions Code BPC § 1269, the following activities may be performed under the supervision of the laboratory director or appropriately licensed personnel:
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 during automated methods of patient testing;
Perform routine equipment maintenance according to the laboratory's standard operating procedures;
Assist licensed testing personnel in troubleshooting activities;
Order and stock laboratory supplies;
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,
Organize the maintain schedule of the laboratory and equipment;
Ensure calibration of laboratory equipment is scheduled and performed on time;
Ensure laboratory equipment is properly labeled;
Identify process improvement opportunities and report to laboratory management;
Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Laboratory Supervisor, Laboratory Director or Safety Officer.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field preferred;
Advanced knowledge of reagent stability and storage, quality control policies, and factors that influence test results;
Ability to prioritize tasks with a high emphasis on quality and time;

Proactively initiate and drive projects, consistently contributing innovative solutions and seizing opportunities for process improvement; Ability to participate in projects, update others on progress and complete assignments as expected.

May be exposed to hazardous materials, blood specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating or freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation;

For positions based in Palo Alto, CA or Redwood City, CA, the hourly range for this full-time position is $32.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.

Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment.

Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment.

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.

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.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field preferred;

• Advanced knowledge of reagent stability and storage, quality control policies, and factors that influence test results;
• Ability to prioritize tasks with a high emphasis on quality and time;

• Proactively initiate and drive projects, consistently contributing innovative solutions and seizing opportunities for process improvement; Ability to participate in projects, update others on progress and complete assignments as expected.

**May be exposed to hazardous materials, blood specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating or freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation;

• For positions based in Palo Alto, CA or Redwood City, CA, the hourly range for this full-time position is $32.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.

  Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment.

  Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment.

  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.

  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.

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_All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines._
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