Biospecimen Associate I

3 weeks ago


Redwood City California, United States Guardant Health Full time
Job Description

About the Role:

The Biospecimen Associate supports the management of patient samples and provides the link between the Clinical Operations and Client Services teams. The Biospecimen Associate is responsible for receiving, unpacking, processing, and recording samples sent for laboratory testing under the supervision of the Biospecimen Management Supervisor.  The Biospecimen Associate has demonstrated an understanding of laboratory workflow.

In addition to the primary role of biospecimen management, there may be a need to provide back-up support (non-testing) to the Analytical and/or Post-Analytical team. It is imperative that the Biospecimen Associate has demonstrated the ability to work independently, but also functions effectively as a member of the Guardant Health team. The nature of the work requires keeping organized records, excellent attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multi-task and be flexible with tasks and schedules, and the ability to work independently in a team environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the laboratory staff with sample intake, accessioning, and processing of all incoming blood specimens.

Responsible for entering and verifying data in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) database.

Prepare samples for testing by isolating plasma from whole blood.

Ability to prepare and document sample transfers to Clinical Operations department for testing.

Manage storage of plasma aliquots and blood specimens

Escalade or resolve and document any discrepancies, or incomplete, and/or unacceptable specimens.

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment according to the laboratory’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Assist in the organization and upkeep of the laboratory area (daily and weekly maintenance).

Work closely with the Analytical, Post-Analytical, and Client Services teams to provide consistent and ongoing support to the entire service department.

Communicate test system deviations from the laboratory’s established performance specifications by reporting Nonconforming Event Reports (NCRs).

May assist with training of new laboratory personnel and training of new procedures with existing personnel.

Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Supervisor or Safety Officer

Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned and assist others as time allows to ensure minimal impact to delivery of results.



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