Company Description Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant® is transforming patient care and accelerating new cancer therapies by providing critical insights into what drives disease through its advanced blood and tissue tests, real-world data and AI analytics. Guardant tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care, including screening to find cancer early, monitoring for recurrence in early-stage cancer, and treatment selection for patients with advanced cancer. For more information, visit guardanthealth.com and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook. Position Summary: The Reagent Manufacturing Associate (RMA) I is responsible for manufacturing reagents, assembling kits, and qualification of assigned reagents following Good Manufacturing Practices and documenting events following current Good Documentation Practices. Essential Duties and
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: High School Diploma with 4 years of experience in related field; OR Minimum of Associate degree or equivalent; OR Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field preferred. Guardant Health Clinical Laboratory experience or equivalent high complexity and volume laboratory experience preferred. Previous laboratory work experience preferred. Previous GMP laboratory work experience preferred. Ability to proactively communicate consistently, clearly, and honestly. Strong computing skills. Strong communicator with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers and customers as needed. Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner. Ability to work as part of a team. AI & Digital Fluency Demonstrate curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory
requirements to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of work. Hybrid Work Model: 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. The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. This range does not include
benefits or, if applicable,
bonus, commission, or equity. Each candidate’s
compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, education, job-related skills, job duties, and business need. Primary Location: Redwood City, CA Primary Location Base Pay Range: $30 - $41 Other US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $25 - $35 If
the role is performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is: $27 - $37 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 [email protected] 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. 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. Please visit our career page at: http://www.guardanthealth.com/jobs/ If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique
about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for
the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area. Join our Talent Community Don't miss an opportunity with Guardant Health. Be the first to hear about new roles, company news, and breakthroughs in the industry.
