Job Description
To enable Guardant Health to lead the disruption of cancer treatments through non-invasive cancer screening, the Technology Development Team is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to help develop, test, and improve sample preparation technologies for rare variant and epigenetic studies with next-generation sequencing. At Guardant, we leverage the most advanced technologies and work with leaders in many different fields to create the most impactful and meaningful technologies for cancer management. As a Research Associate supporting product and technology development, you will work with members within the Sustain & Support teams while interfacing with cross-functional teams including process engineering, clinical operations, research operations, and bioinformatics. You will be hands on in the lab testing new technologies related to liquid biopsy sequencing assays for the early detection, treatment, and monitoring of all cancer types. You will oversee the organization and maintenance of the laboratory space, ensuring researchers have the tools they need to complete their work effectively. This includes providing training and resources as well as reagents and supplies as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualifications
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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.
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.
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