Job Description

We’re looking for a REAGENT MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATE to receive, label, document and prepare reagents for the clinical laboratory. The nature of the work requires excellent attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multi-task, be flexible with tasks and schedules and the ability to work independently in a team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manufacture reagents, assemble kits, and qualify assigned reagents according to SOP 
• Document reagent manufacturing activities following cGMP
• Perform equipment maintenance according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures
• Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties
• Clean racks and other laboratory supplies
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
• Perform clerical work and maintain Reagent Manufacturing and Quality Control documents as necessary
• Assist with managing and ensuring sufficient inventory of reagents in the laboratories of Clinical Operations
• Assist with troubleshooting of manufactured reagents
• Assist in the revision and development of reagent manufacturing SOPs and forms
• Participate in interdepartmental activities with Clinical Operations, Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Supply Chain Management to ensure qualified reagents are available for use at all times;
• Assist in the inspection preparation activities as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned; and Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Laboratory Supervisor, Laboratory Director or Safety Officer

Qualifications

ABOUT YOU:

• 1+ year industry experience with a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field preferred
• Clinical Laboratory experience or equivalent high complexity & volume laboratory experience preferred
• Ability to proactively communicate consistently, clearly, and honestly with internal employees, managers, and customers as needed
• Strong computing skills
• Previous laboratory work experience preferred
• Previous GMP laboratory work experience required
• Possess meticulous attention to detail
• Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner
• Ability to work independently in a team environment.

Additional Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary
• Exposure to hazardous materials, blood specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating or freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation
• Repetitive manual pipetting may be necessary
• Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be necessary.

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.  Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Guardant Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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