Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

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 supporting the Guardant360 test and ongoing projects.
• Perform weekly and monthly laboratory and equipment maintenance.
• Perform clerical work and maintain Reagent Manufacturing and Quality Control documents as necessary.
• Assist with managing and ensuring sufficient inventory of reagents used in the Reagent Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Clinical Operations laboratories.
• Coordinate reagent qualification activities with Clinical Operations personnel as necessary.
• Assist with reviewing and completing reagent qualification records
• Troubleshoot reagents when reagents do not pass qualification and ensure reagents are labeled and quarantined appropriately
• Participate in interdepartmental activities with Supply Chain, Clinical Operations, and Quality to ensure qualified reagents for the Guardant360 test are available for use at all times.
• Assist with Reagent stability related activities.
• Adhere to Guardant Health's Quality System Management program.
• Perform other miscellaneous laboratory duties as assigned and assist others as needed.
• Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to Supervisor or Safety Officer.
• Assist in the update and development of SOPs pertaining to reagent preparation and qualification.

Qualifications

ABOUT YOU

• 1+ year experience with a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field preferred
• Ability to proactively communicate consistently, clearly, and honestly with internal employees, managers, and customers as needed
• Strong computing skills
• 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

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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