Guardant Health

Automation Service Engineer I

Guardant Health$90K — $124K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent
  • 2+ years of relevant service engineering experience supporting laboratory equipment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and automation systems
  • Strong desire to learn and develop technical skills
  • Good communication and organizational skills
  • Exposure to regulated environments (CLIA, GMP) is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Perform installation and operational qualifications (IQOQ) and preventative maintenance (PM)
  • Ensure instrument uptime by responding to service requests promptly
  • Conduct routine troubleshooting of automation systems and laboratory instrumentation
  • Maintain compliance with quality systems through accurate service documentation
  • Monitor instrument performance metrics and report issues
  • Contribute to developing SOPs, checklists, and service documentation
  • Support laboratory end-users with equipment-related issues

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility for better work-life balance
  • On-call rotation for after-hours support
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and skill development
  • Collaboration with internal teams and external vendors
  • Exposure to a regulated laboratory environment for professional growth
Full Job Description

Department: Automation Service Engineering
Shift: Tuesday to Saturday (PM Shift) 
*Training for the first 90 days will be conducted Monday to Friday.

Job Description
The Automation Service Engineer I role provides laboratory service and support to the Operations and Development labs across Guardant Health’s multiple locations. In this role,  the candidate will perform equipment installations, qualifications, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex laboratory automation systems, including liquid handlers and other instrumentation used within a sequencing workflow. If selected, the candidate will utilize their technical skills to provide world-class customer service, while complying with quality and regulatory requirements.. As an Automation Service Engineer I, the candidate shall utilize past experiences to contribute towards continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring instrument reliability, equipment capacity, and streamlined workflows. 
Responsibilities
●    Perform installation and operational qualifications (IQOQ), monthly/semi-annual/annual preventative maintenances (PM), troubleshooting and repair
●    Ensure instrument uptime by responding to service requests in a timely manner and escalating complex issues
●    Perform routine troubleshooting of automation systems and laboratory instrumentation
●    Maintain accurate service documentation in compliance with quality systems
●    Assist in monitoring instrument performance metrics and reporting issues
●    Contribute to the development of SOPs, checklists, and service documentation
●    Ensure accuracy of maintenance and calibration within the asset management system
●    Provide support to laboratory end-users for issues related to equipment, communication/connectivity, methods, etc.
●    Assist in temperature monitoring of cold storages, laboratories, warehouses, etc via a temperature monitoring system
●    Collaborate with internal team members and external vendors, as needed
●    Collaborate with team members to drive continuous improvement projects as they relate to service processes to help streamline day-to-day workflows 
●    Participate in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours support

Qualifications
●    BS degree in engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent.
●    2+ years of relevant service engineering experience supporting laboratory equipment
●    Proficient at utilizing Microsoft Office applications
●    Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and automation systems
●    Strong desire to learn and develop technical skills
●    Good communication and organizational skills
●    Exposure to regulated environments (CLIA, GMP) is a plus
●    Ability to travel up to 20%


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: $90,200 - $124,000 Other US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $76,670 - $105,400 If the role is performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is: $81,180 - $111,600


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.

About Guardant Health

Guardant Health, Inc. is a precision oncology company that develops and commercializes blood tests for early cancer detection and treatment. The company's flagship product, Guardant360, is a liquid biopsy test that analyzes cancer-related genes in the blood to help doctors make more informed treatment decisions. Guardant Health was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California. The company has partnerships with several pharmaceutical companies and has received FDA approval for several of its products.
Learn more about Guardant Health
Size
1,373 employees
Market Cap
$2.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$253.7 million
Founded
2012
5 Year Trend
+71.4%
Revenue
$286.7 million
NASDAQ

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