Clinical Lab Scientist HLA Lab (Night Shift)

Stanford Health Care • Palo Alto, CA

100d • $57 - $76

About The Position

Stanford Blood Center Histocompatibility lab is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (technologist) to perform highly complex human histocompatibility testing for organ transplantation in our serological laboratory. This role requires your ability to think critically in a high complexity environment. An aptitude in this area, regardless of your laboratory background will make you a top candidate. Experience in HLA is a plus. However, we offer excellent training. This position requires a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist (CHS) license. Out of state candidates qualify if MLS (ASCP) or CHT/CHS (ACHI) certified. This is an overnight shift, Mon-Fri, 1030pm - 7am. We offer a generous shift differential.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or a life science.
• 3+ years to 5 years of hands-on testing experience in a clinical and/or clinical histocompatibility lab.
• Advanced knowledge of all aspects of clinical sample testing in specific area(s) of expertise.
• Advanced understanding of complex testing processes and underlying biology of the system.
• Ability to independently interpret and synthesize results, from a wide variety of tests, correctly and quickly.
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory information system/database and operation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative group with diverse team members.
• Demonstrated leadership potential.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in HLA testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of CLS I.
• Analyze and evaluate results and generate and evaluate clinical reports.
• Serve as technical expert, technical resource, and/or point person for one or more specialized areas, instruments, or robots in the department.
• Recognize problems with test methodology and instrument function. Initiate corrective action as needed.
• Evaluate, validate, and optimize new assays and software; may evaluate new technologies and make recommendations on new acquisitions and/or upgrades of instrumentation or software.
• Review quality assurance and quality control data and take corrective action for assigned area, as needed. Maintain documentation and assure that regulatory requirements are met.
• Assist with training and mentoring of other Clinical Laboratory Scientists, visitors, Residents and Fellows.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of instrument and assay problems.
• Maintain laboratory procedure manuals. Review SOPs and edit to correct or update them. Write new SOPs as needed.
• Comply with governmental regulations and Stanford Health Care and Blood Center policies regarding health and safety.
• Strictly observe privacy and security related policies, procedures and practices to preserve the integrity and confidentiality of medical and other sensitive information.

Benefits

• Generous shift differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees