Clin Lab Technical Specialist - Clin Lab- Full Time, Day - 08 hrs

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

10h•$78 - $88•Onsite

About The Position

1. 0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2653590 Onsite 107500007 Clin Lab Special Chem Hillview Allied Health PALO ALTO, 3375 Hillview Ave, California If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) This position will support test development and validation across several laboratory sections including molecular pathology, clinical genomics, chemistry, and microbiology. This is a Stanford Health Care job. A Brief Overview 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. This position will support test development and validation across several laboratory sections including molecular pathology, clinical genomics, chemistry, and microbiology

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 or
Two (2) years of progressive responsible and directly related work experience with a Master’s degree or
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
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Responsibilities

Adheres to all safety/health regulatory and state/federal legal requirements and the policies, operating procedures, and Service Standards of the Hospitals.
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.