Laboratory Medical Director, Molecular Pathologist

Guardant Health

. Provide effective clinical leadership for molecular pathology laboratory services and products .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRedwood City • California • United StatesLead💰 $217,800 - $299,450 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical leadership and oversight of molecular pathology laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining high analytical performance standards. Proficient in directing high-complexity testing and providing consultation on test results and quality interpretation.

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Doctor Of MedicineDoctor Of OsteopathyClinical Pathology CertificationAnatomic Pathology CertificationHigh Complexity Testing Supervision

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Hard Skills

Clinical Laboratory OperationsQuality ControlQuality AssessmentTesting MethodologiesProficiency TestingStandard Operating ProceduresAnalytical Performance StandardsRegulatory CompliancePatient Care OversightClinical Research Support

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationLeadershipConsultation SkillsCritical Evaluation

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled ToolsLaboratory Information Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

American Board Of Pathology CertificationAmerican Osteopathic Board Of Pathology Certification

Industry Keywords

Molecular PathologyLaboratory Director Qualifications42 CFR 493.1443College Of American Pathologists ChecklistLaboratory Safety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide effective clinical leadership for molecular pathology laboratory services and products
Provide clinical oversight of molecular pathology laboratory operations, including patient care, clinical trials, and clinical research
Ensure laboratory operations comply with applicable regulations
Support development, validation, and operation of Guardant’s products across locations and regulatory environments
Ensure clinical laboratory duties, testing systems, methodologies, verification procedures, quality control, and quality assessment are properly performed
Provide onsite, telephone, or electronic consultation to the clinical laboratory as needed
Ensure appropriate physical and environmental laboratory conditions and employee safety
Verify personnel perform test methods accurately and reliably
Act as temporary Laboratory Director when the license-holder Laboratory Director is absent
Delegate Technical Supervisor, General Supervisor, Clinical Consultant, and Testing Personnel responsibilities to qualified employees
Oversee proficiency testing, review reports, and implement corrective action plans
Maintain analytical performance standards and document remedial actions for significant deviations
Ensure test reports include pertinent interpretation information and provide consultation on test-result quality and interpretation
Ensure onsite supervision of high-complexity testing
Ensure adequate staffing, education, training, competency monitoring, procedure manuals, and written responsibilities
Perform biennial reviews of Standard Operating Procedures
Report test-quality and safety concerns to the Laboratory Supervisor or Safety Officer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in California; OR
Must be certified in Anatomic or Clinical Pathology, or both, by the American Board of Pathology or American Osteopathic Board of Pathology, or possess equivalent qualifications; OR
At least one year of laboratory training during medical residency; OR
At least two years of experience directing or supervising high complexity testing; OR
Earned doctoral degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution and certification by an HHS-approved board; OR
Meet specified pre-February 24, 2003 laboratory director qualifications, including laboratory training or experience and experience directing or supervising high complexity testing; OR
Qualified under applicable state law before February 28, 1992 to direct a laboratory in the state where it is located
Must fulfill requirements stated in 42 CFR 493.1443
Must fulfill requirements stated in the College of American Pathologists Checklist
Ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
Background screening including criminal history is required
Ability to stand or sit for long periods and work around hazardous materials, blood specimens, moving instruments, heating/freezing elements, centrifugation, fumes, noise, and biohazard materials

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model with work-from-home days
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, and sincerely held religious beliefs
Equal opportunity employment