Metrology Specialist

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.

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The Metrology Specialist is responsible for performing routine calibration and maintenance of measurement instruments and equipment under the guidance of senior metrology staff. This entry‑level position involves working with a variety of precision tools and technologies to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements across the organization. The Metrology Specialist will assist in maintaining calibration records, troubleshooting measurement issues, and supporting the overall quality assurance efforts of the company.

• Perform routine calibrations, measurements, and basic level triaging and repairs on a variety of instruments and equipment, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established standards.
• Record calibration data accurately per GDP and maintain calibration certificates and logs in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of calibration reports and documentation for audits and quality reviews.
• Assist in identifying and reporting any measurement discrepancies or non‑conformances.
• Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in metrology and calibration techniques.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Communicate with labs to coordinate and schedule calibration/preventive maintenance events.
• Evaluate equipment for fitness of use and verification of performance within specified parameters per established calibration procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Associates degree in Metrology, Mechanical Engineering, or a combination of education, training, and/or experience in a related field. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in metrology or a related technical field.
• Understanding of basic metrology concepts.
• Ability to follow standard procedures and perform routine calibration tasks.
• Experience authoring and executing calibrations, preventive maintenance, repair work, and other service‑related work and documentation.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in‑person or via email with internal and external customers from diverse scientific, engineering, operational, and regulatory disciplines.
• Adaptability to fast pace changing environment.
• Demonstrated independent and self‑motivated professional with the capability to handle several tasks with minimal supervision.
• Take part in an on‑call rotation with after‑hours/weekend response as needed.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% as needed.

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.

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…