Clinical Laboratory Scientist II; M-F

Position: Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (M-F 7am-3:30pm)
The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) II is responsible for performing high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, performing quality control and quality assurance procedures, and complying with all applicable local, state and federal laboratory requirements.

The nature of the work requires excellent attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multitask and be flexible with tasks and schedules, and the ability to work independently in a team environment in
** both our Palo Alto and Redwood City
** locations, depending on the direction of management on a day to day schedule.
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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

** Report quality or safety concerns to appropriate leadership; perform other assigned duties.
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* Qualifications:

** Typically requires a university degree and generally at least 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience.

Clinical Laboratory experience or equivalent high complexity and volume laboratory experience preferred.

Laboratory experience within the last year preferred.

Experience in molecular biology techniques preferred.

Must fulfill requirements stated in 42 CFR 493.1489 or 493.1491.Must fulfill requirements stated as described in 10 NYYCRR Part 58-1.5.Must fulfill requirements stated in the College of American Pathologists Molecular Pathology Checklist.

Knowledge of applicable laboratory regulations.  Ability to apply feedback and maintain quality in daily testing. Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
** This section is applicable to onsite employees who are eligible for hybrid work location as specified by management and related policies.  Guardant has defined days for in-person/onsite collaboration and work-from-home days for individual-focused time. All U.S. employees who live within 50 miles of a Guardant facility will be required to be onsite on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days allows our teams to do the best work and creates the focused thinking time our innovative work requires.

At Guardant, our work model has created flexibility for better work-life balance while keeping teams connected to advance our science for our patients.
*** 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
** A background screening including criminal history is required for this role. GH will consider qualified applicants with criminal arrest or conviction histories in a manner consistent with applicable law including but not limited to the LA County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
** 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.
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** 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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