Clinical Lab Scientist - Evening Shift
About The Position
Perform clinical testing and analysis, including highly complex manual assays of patient specimens, for patient care purposes. Apply technical knowledge and an understanding of test principles to record and validate accurate, quality results that conform to specifications. Apply appropriate control measures and protocols for abnormal results and report discrepancies to a Supervisor or designee. Maintain supply inventory, perform and document routine preventative maintenance, troubleshoot simple issues, and report instrument malfunctions to a senior team member. Maintain current knowledge of assigned specialty areas. Work independently under the supervision of a Supervisor, Director, or designee. This role is based at Stanford Blood Center and works an evening shift of eight hours. The work includes specialized manual and automated testing of clinical specimens, quality-control and environmental testing, specimen processing, laboratory information system documentation, instrument maintenance, result analysis and reporting, and adherence to health, safety, privacy, and security requirements. The position may involve exposure to human blood and bloodborne pathogens, and may require on-call work or occasional extended hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in medical technology or a life science.
- One to two years of hands-on clinical laboratory testing experience.
- California-issued license required.
- Required certification upon hire: Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist Limited (CLS-LTD).
- For the Histocompatibility Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist (CHCS) is accepted; for the Technical Services Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist (CIS) is accepted.
- Comprehensive knowledge of clinical sample testing in the assigned area(s) of expertise.
- Understanding of complex testing processes and the underlying biology of the system.
- Ability to correctly and quickly interpret and synthesize results from a wide variety of tests.
- Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory information systems and databases, or ability to learn the system quickly.
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication in English with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse team members.
- Demonstrated potential to carry out and manage laboratory development projects.
Nice To Haves
- ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) certification.
Responsibilities
- Determine specimen suitability according to established acceptance criteria.
- Process specimens.
- Check the work of unlicensed laboratory technicians.
- Prepare laboratory reagents and perform quality-control testing on them.
- Perform specialized manual and automated testing on clinical specimens, including environmental testing, quality-control tests, and robotic system setups when required.
- Use the laboratory information system to record quality-control and environmental test results.
- Perform daily maintenance, calibration, and function checks of instruments and equipment; troubleshoot basic issues and initiate corrective action when needed.
- Ensure adequate supply and equipment levels.
- Maintain complete and accurate work records.
- Independently perform specialized manual and automated testing and produce an adequate amount of high-quality work within expected timeframes.
- Analyze data from high-complexity testing and submit preliminary clinical reports for review.
- Recognize and resolve inconsistent results, including follow-up with repeated or additional testing.
- Generate documents and reports of testing results.
- Perform a second check of test reports, as applicable.
- Review standard operating procedures and recommend potential process improvements.
- Comply with governmental regulations and Stanford Health Care and Blood Center health and safety policies and practices.
- Protect the privacy and confidentiality of sensitive information, including protected health information.
- Report discrepancies and instrument malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor, designee, or senior team member.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
