Reagent Manufacturing Associate I

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  and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook.

About the Role:

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.

• High School Diploma with 2 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; and

• Ability to work as part of a team.

Work Environment:

• Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs;

• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary;

• Exposure to hazardous materials, blood specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating or freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation; 

• Repetitive manual pipetting may be necessary; and

• Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be necessary.

For positions based in Redwood City, CA, the hourly range for this full-time position is $30.77 to 42.31. The range does not include benefits and, if applicable, overtime, 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 [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

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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