Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Automation Service Engineer II will be responsible for performing and/or facilitating qualification, calibration, maintenance, and repair of equipment utilized for DNA Extraction, Library Preparation, DNA Quantification and Sequencing. This position requires a candidate that is strong in root cause analysis and repair of equipment commonly used in the DNA sequencing workflow. He/She must be detail oriented, have worked in a regulated environment (CLIA, CAP and FDA desirable), possess strong documentation skills (GDP) and strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for service, support and troubleshooting of automated processes and instrumentation at Guardant Health’s San Diego, CA facility.
• Responsible for performing and coordinating maintenance of all laboratory equipment.
• Perform Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Process Qualification (PQ) on new equipment and as needed.
• Required to work with Quality to ensure all documentation is accurately completed per regulatory requirements.
• Maintain organized equipment records.
• Perform root cause analysis of problems that occur on instruments associated with Guardant Health’s DNA sequencing products.
• Triage equipment issues and involve vendors as required.
• Draft documentation as needed related to equipment operation and maintenance.
• Suggest process improvements and design a plan to execute them.
• Represent the Engineering Group in cross functional meetings
• Execute special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• BS degree in an engineering or scientific discipline with 2-4 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting Hamilton Liquid Handlers, Illumina Sequencers, Qiagen QiaSymphony and other DNA quantification instruments is required.
• Strong customer focused service experience.
• Ability to constructively challenge concerns and engage in transparent conversations
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems with minimal direction and make decisions with confidence.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to successfully balance and prioritize multiple ongoing projects/tasks
• Experience with Molecular Biology techniques is desirable
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Drive for continuous improvement
• Experience with MS Office

Additional Information

COVID VACCINATION POLICY:  GUARDANT HEALTH REQUIRES ALL EMPLOYEES TO BE FULLY VACCINATED. WE FOLLOW THE CDC GUIDELINES FOR THE DEFINITION OF “FULLY VACCINATED”, MEANING AN EMPLOYEE IS CONSIDER FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 AFTER RECEIVING THE SECOND DOSE OF A TWO-DOSE VACCINE OR ONE DOSE OF A SINGLE-DOSE VACCINATION, AND NECESSARY BOOSTER VACCINES. IN ADDITION, FULLY VACCINATED EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THEIR FULLY VACCINATED STATUS UNDER THIS POLICY BY OBTAINING, IF APPLICABLE, ANY FDA-APPROVED BOOSTERS. CANDIDATES MAY REQUEST AND OBTAIN AN APPROVED EXEMPTION FROM GUARDANT’S COVID-19 U.S. VACCINATION POLICY AS A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, AS CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAWS.  CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE ABLE TO START THEIR EMPLOYMENT WITH GUARDANT UNTIL THEY SHOW PROOF OF VACCINATION OR HAVE AN APPROVED EXEMPTION.

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.

For positions based in Palo Alto, CA or Redwood City, CA, the base salary range for this full-time position is $105,000 to $142,000 USD. The range does not include benefits, and if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity.

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. If you are selected to move forward, the recruiting team will provide details specific to the factors above.

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 committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our hiring processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need support, please reach out to Peopleteam@guardanthealth.com

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. To learn more about the information collected when you apply for a position at Guardant Health, Inc. and how it is used, please review our PRIVACY NOTICE FOR JOB APPLICANTS.

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