Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) Lead - Flow Cytometry - Full Time, Days (8-HRS)

Stanford Health Care • Stanford, CA

51d • $75 - $84 • Onsite

About The Position

The Reference/Lead CLS serves all patient populations at Stanford Health Care, Stanford Children’s Health, Stanford Health Care Clinics, and Stanford Health Care Affiliates. In this role, you will make a meaningful contribution to the community by delivering exceptional patient care in your daily workflows. You will collaborate closely with other CLSs in the Flow Cytometry Lab and our esteemed pathologists, while also taking on a leadership role in coaching CLSs, Lab Assistants, Lab Technicians, and Residents. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to engage with our outstanding group of pathologists, collaborate on projects, publish papers, and host educational sessions at various events. Serve as a technical resource to internal hospital staff and external entities; develop policies and procedures; review technical work of others, solve complex technical problems; develop teaching protocols/curriculums in addition to the essential function of the CLS. Educates internally and externally as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
• 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
• CLS or
• CLS-HEMA - Clinical Hematologist Scientist License

Nice To Haves

• Significant flow cytometry experience highly preferred
• Strong hematology background preferred

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. 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.
• May act as designee in the absence of supervisor or manager. Rotate as weekend lead, take on special projects and performs more complex, intense preventative maintenance.

Benefits

• Attend annual ICCS Conferences
• Annual educational fund and certification re-imbursements.
• Opportunities to participate in departmental projects and CAP inspections.
• Opportunities to received vendor provided training for new generation of flow cytometry instruments.
• Active participation in new assay development and test / instrument validations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees