Guardant Health
The Staff Automation Engineer designs, builds, and deploys integrated laboratory work cells for NGS sample and reagent processing, architecting multi-instrument systems from concept through validation. This role involves programming and optimizing work cells, mentoring engineers, and partnering with cross-functional teams to improve reliability, throughput, and cost. The position requires strong technical expertise in lab automation and a commitment to leveraging AI tools responsibly.
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
2012
Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on blood-based genomic tests and data-driven solutions to inform cancer detection, treatment selection, and disease monitoring. Its Shield Blood Test, Guardant Complete platform, and Guardant Infinity platform deliver actionable genomic insights and support companion diagnostics, collaborating with clinicians, biopharma, and researchers to accelerate cancer care. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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