Clinical Lab Associate II — Night Shift Lead (Wed–Sat)

Guardant Health, Inc.

Redwood City (CA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Guardant Health, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Associate II to support daily laboratory operations and assist CLS staff during patient testing. The role may involve leading a CLA team, coordinating workload, and reviewing documentation to ensure accuracy.

Shift details are Wednesday–Saturday, 9:00 PM–7:30 AM PT. Ideal candidates have an Associate degree (or higher) and prior high‑complexity lab experience, with strong communication and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

Associate degree or equivalent required.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field preferred.
At least one year of Guardant Health Clinical Laboratory experience or equivalent high complexity and volume laboratory experience preferred.
Strong computing skills; proficient in good documentation practices.
Advanced knowledge of reagent stability and storage, quality control policies, and factors that influence test results.
Demonstrates strong practical reasoning and sound judgment.
Skilled in making informed and effective decisions.
Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to precision in all tasks.
Strong communicator with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers.
Proficient in giving and receiving constructive feedback, fostering open communication and continuous improvement.
Capable of independently executing tasks with minimal direction, while maintaining a collaborative approach.
Ability to divide workload evenly among CLAs in accordance with operational needs.
Ability to prioritize tasks with a high emphasis on quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

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 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 laboratory records.
Monitor and resolve routine cold storage and ambient laboratory temperatures; initiate service requests as needed.
Perform general laboratory tasks including cleaning of racks, equipment and benches.
Document corrective actions when test systems deviate from specifications.
Assist with internal audits and inspection preparation.
Organize and maintain the laboratory schedule and equipment.
Ensure calibration of laboratory equipment is scheduled and performed on time.
Ensure laboratory equipment is properly labeled.
Write and revise standard operating procedures under supervision.
Identify process improvement opportunities and report to laboratory management.
Perform other duties as assigned; report concerns of test quality and safety.