Material Handler II
Guardant Health
Summary
The Material Handler II is responsible for assisting the various laboratories, maintaining the right levels of inventory, and acting as a back-up for Facilities management support.
Job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for receiving and processing incoming material, securely and safely storing temperature sensitive materials, issuing material to work orders and other uses, ensuring that all necessary transactions are completed in the ERP system, performing cycle counts, analyzing inventory discrepancies and other duties as assigned
- Experience in receiving, stockroom, shipping, material handling and inventory analysis roles.
- Experience in rapid-growth life science environment working with temperature-sensitive materials a plus
- Must be able to create and maintain excel skills on a need basis
- Experience in implementing, executing and improving cycle count programs, 2 bin systems
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with ordering supplies
- Enter Data into ERP system - Cycle Count Module, Receiving parts, Shipping parts, RMA returns.
- Fill out commercial invoice
- Track Freight With various Carriers on a need basis
- Use Hand Trucks, Pallet Jacks, and Scales safely and effectively
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required
- Minimum of 3 – 5 years of relevant experience
- Forklift Certification preferred, not required
- California Drivers License as Required
- Previous work experience in a lab preferred
- Excellent attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and be flexible with tasks and schedules
- Ability to work independently in a team environment
Work Environment
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.
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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required
- Minimum of 3 – 5 years of relevant experience
- Forklift Certification preferred, not required
- California Drivers License as Required
- Previous work experience in a lab preferred
- Excellent attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and be flexible with tasks and schedules
- Ability to work independently in a team environment
- Experience in receiving, stockroom, shipping, material handling and inventory analysis roles
- Experience in rapid-growth life science environment working with temperature-sensitive materials a plus
- Must be able to create and maintain excel skills on a need basis
- Experience in implementing, executing and improving cycle count programs, 2 bin systems
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Experience with ordering supplies
- Enter Data into ERP system - Cycle Count Module, Receiving parts, Shipping parts, RMA returns
- Fill out commercial invoice
- Track Freight With various Carriers on a need basis
- Use Hand Trucks, Pallet Jacks, and Scales safely and effectively
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Model
- Onsite Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
- Work-from-home days
- Background screening required
- Reasonable accommodations available
Company overview
Guardant Health, Inc. is a leading precision oncology company headquartered in Palo Alto, California, focused on transforming cancer care through advanced blood and tissue testing technologies. Founded in 2012 by Helmy Eltoukhy and AmirAli Talasaz, who serve as co-CEOs, the company specializes in liquid biopsy tests that detect cancer from circulating tumor DNA in blood samples. Guardant Health's flagship product, Guardant360, was the first comprehensive liquid biopsy test approved by the FDA for tumor mutation profiling and companion diagnostics in non-small cell lung cancer. The company has expanded its portfolio to include Guardant Reveal for residual disease monitoring, Guardant360 TissueNext tissue testing, and Shield, the first FDA-approved blood test for colorectal cancer screening. Guardant Health operates globally with approximately 1,999 employees and generates revenue from precision oncology testing services for clinical and biopharmaceutical customers, as well as development services and technology licensing. The company's innovative approach enables earlier cancer detection, treatment selection, and monitoring, helping to improve patient outcomes across all stages of cancer care.