Laboratory and Medical Director, Anatomic Pathologist – Part-Time

Guardant Health

. Ensure delivery of quality clinical laboratory services and products within Guardant’s Oncology Division .

Posted 10/7/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $217,800 - $299,450 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in histopathology and clinical laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with Clinical Laboratory Practice Standards while providing quality clinical services. Capable of interpreting immunohistochemical stains and effectively communicating findings to referring physicians and oncologists.

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Doctor Of Medicine (M.D.) Or Doctor Of Osteopathy (D.O.)American Board Of Pathology Certification In Anatomic PathologyHistopathology ExpertiseImmunohistochemical Stain Interpretation (PD-L1)Laboratory Quality Management System Oversight

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Hard Skills

Histology Slide AssessmentTissue SelectionTumor Content EstimationDiagnosis CorrelationQuality Management System ParticipationAdverse Outcome ManagementProficiency TestingLaboratory Documentation ReviewCorrection Plan ImplementationAI-Enabled Tool Evaluation

Soft Skills

Communication With Referring PathologistsStaff Competency MonitoringTraining And Education ProvisionProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

California Medical LicenseNew York State Qualification In Oncology And Histopathology (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Clinical Laboratory ServicesOncology DivisionDigital PathologyClinical Trial OperationsRegulatory ComplianceSafe Laboratory EnvironmentPatient-Interpretation InformationTest-Quality ConcernsNon-Conforming Event ReportsHazardous Materials Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure delivery of quality clinical laboratory services and products within Guardant’s Oncology Division
Perform histology slide assessment, tissue selection, and sign-out
Participate in laboratory operations and improve digital pathology capabilities
Support clinical trial operations and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
Review slides for tumor content estimation and diagnosis correlation
Communicate with referring pathologists and oncologists when discrepancies arise
Interpret immunohistochemical stains, including PD-L1
Participate in the quality management system, adverse outcome and non-conformity management, onsite surveys, survey-result management, and proficiency testing
Oversee the laboratory quality management system for conformance with Clinical Laboratory Practice Standards
Provide continuing education and remedial training to laboratory technical staff
Monitor staff competency and establish related policies and procedures
Promote a safe laboratory environment
Ensure an approved procedure manual is available to personnel
Monitor laboratory work to ensure medically reliable data
Evaluate the quality and appropriateness of services rendered
Advise referring physicians on the significance of laboratory findings
Ensure test reports include pertinent patient-interpretation information
Implement correction plans for identified deficiencies
Report test-quality and safety concerns
Review and approve laboratory documentation, validation plans, training and competency assessments, qualifications, audits, deviation requests, and nonconforming event reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of California and in the state of residence, or eligible for licensure
Physician (M.D. or D.O.) with training and demonstrated expertise in histopathology obtained within the previous six years
Currently certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology
Experience signing out IHC cases, particularly PD-L1
Preferable qualification for New York State in Oncology and Histopathology, or ability to obtain said qualification
Ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
Ability to work variable hours and days depending on operational needs
Ability to sit or stand for long periods
Ability to work around hazardous materials, blood specimens, moving parts, heating or freezing elements, high-speed centrifugation, fumes, and biohazard material
Background screening including criminal history required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time schedule of 40 hours every two weeks
Remote work model
Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs