Clinical Lab Scientist HLA Lab (Night Shift)

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

100d•$59 - $78•Onsite

About The Position

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. Night - 08 Hour (United States of America) Stanford Blood Center's Histocompatibility Lab seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform highly complex human histocompatibility testing for organ transplantation in our serological laboratory. This is an overnight shift, Mon-Fri, 1030pm - 7am. We offer a generous shift differential and excellent benefits. 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. Highlights for this role include: Performs HLA antibody identification and crossmatching, including deceased donor workups. Test specimens, analyze, interpret, and report results. Investigate and report trends or shifts in quality control Perform troubleshooting of instrumentation and assay using procedure manuals and manufacturer's documentation. Function as an advanced technical resource for other CLS team members. Perform complex assays and provide training and evaluations to technicians and other Clinical Laboratory Scientists. Participate in lab projects. Take a leading role in training more junior members of the team This is a Stanford Blood Center job. A Brief Overview Performs all the duties of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I. Investigates trends or shifts in quality control and report's to Supervisor or designee. Performs troubleshooting of instrumentation and assay problems using the procedure manuals, manufacturer's documentation. Function as an advanced technical resource for other CLS team members. Perform the most complex assays and provide training and evaluations to technicians and other Clinical Laboratory Scientists. Participate in lab projects. Takes a leading role in training CLS I. May act as designee in the absence of Supervisor. May perform federal regulatory responsibilities as General Supervisor defined in 42 CFR 493.1243 if delegated by the laboratory director.

Requirements

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist (CHS) license required. Out of state candidates qualify if MLS (ASCP) or CHT/CHS (ACHI) certified.
Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or a life science Required
3+ years to 5 years of hands-on testing experience in a clinical and/or clinical histocompatibility lab Required
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; and involve others at the appropriate time; may issue reports.
Advanced knowledge of laboratory information system/database and operation.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, verbally and in writing, with people of widely diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work effectively as part of collaborative group with diverse team members; contribute to a high-functioning team.
Demonstrated leadership potential.
Comply with governmental regulations and Stanford Health Care and Blood Center policies regarding health and safety. Observe and support good health and safety practices.
Strictly observe privacy and security related policies, procedures and practices to preserve the integrity and confidentiality of medical and other sensitive information pertaining to donors, patients, research subjects, and employees. Act as a responsible information steward and treats information as sensitive and confidential in accordance with federal and state laws and with professional ethics, accreditation standards and legal requirements. Do not disclose protected health information inappropriately.
May be required to enter areas where other individuals work with human blood; potential may exist for unanticipated exposure to bloodborne pathogens by splash or spill.
CLS – MTA - California Clinical Laboratory Scientist required upon hire OR CLS – MTR – California Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist required upon hire

Nice To Haves

HLA experience is highly preferred
If no prior HLA experience, we will consider CLS (Generalists) with prior overnight shift experience

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.
May perform federal regulatory responsibilities as General Supervisor defined in 42 CFR 493.1243 if delegated by the laboratory director.
Comply with governmental regulations and Stanford Health Care and Blood Center policies regarding health and safety. Observe and support good health and safety practices.
Strictly observe privacy and security related policies, procedures and practices to preserve the integrity and confidentiality of medical and other sensitive information pertaining to donors, patients, research subjects, and employees. Act as a responsible information steward and treats information as sensitive and confidential in accordance with federal and state laws and with professional ethics, accreditation standards and legal requirements. Do not disclose protected health information inappropriately.
May be required to enter areas where other individuals work with human blood; potential may exist for unanticipated exposure to bloodborne pathogens by splash or spill.