Clin Lab Technical Specialist - Clin Lab Special Chem Hillview - Full Time, Day - 08 hrs
About The Position
Serve as a technical resource to internal hospital laboratory staff, School of Medicine Medical Directors, external entities; develop policies and procedures; review technical work of others, solve complex technical problems; develop and validate new laboratory assays, develop teaching protocols/curriculums in addition to the essential technical functions of the lab. Educates internally and externally as requested. Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Adheres to all safety/health regulatory and state/federal legal requirements and the policies, operating procedures, and Service Standards of the Hospitals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university required.
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience with a Bachelor’s degree
- Two (2) years of progressive responsible and directly related work experience with a Master’s degree
- One (1) year of progressive responsible and directly related work experience with a Ph.D.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to conduct analysis and formulate conclusions
- Ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Knowledge of chemistry, biology, microbiology and related laboratory sciences
- Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
- Knowledge of laboratory controls, methods, procedures and regulations
- Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes
- Knowledge of laboratory test validation
- CLS
Responsibilities
- Conducts statistical analysis of tests using clinical laboratory techniques in chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology or related laboratory specialties.
- Evaluates and interprets test relative to established guidelines and reference material. Reach conclusions, assign results, and conduct further testing or other actions as needed.
- Performs clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures examining specimens for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease.
- Performs maintenance and function checks on electronic, analytical equipment and perform operational checks necessary for proper test performance to assure accurate and reliable test results and reporting.
- Provides consultation regarding the appropriateness of the testing ordered and interpretation of test results.
- Develops validation plans in collaboration with Medical Director.
- Oversees validation and implementation of new laboratory assays and instruments including IT integration.
- Ensures compliance with requirements for FDA approved and Laboratory Developed Tests (LTDs) for method validation.
- Author and review laboratory SOPs.
- Conducts competency assessment for laboratory and staff as needed.
- Assists in the selection of new instruments and test methodology.
- Assists clients in ensuring the appropriate test are ordered.
- Serves as a technical resource to others.
- Accesses training needs and participates in-service training of laboratory personnel.
- Acts as designee in the absence of the laboratory supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
