HLA Clinical Lab Scientist - Evenings

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

9d•$56 - $74•Onsite

About The Position

Stanford Blood Center's Histocompatibility Lab seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform highly complex human histocompatibility testing for organ and bone marrow transplantation. This is an Evening shift, Mon-Fri 1430 to 2300. 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, crossmatching, and typing, including for 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. Perform complex assays and provide both verbal and written results to Directors and other clinicians. Participate in lab projects and Quality Control testing. A Brief Overview Perform clinical testing and analysis, including highly complex manual assays of patient specimens, for patient care purposes. Using technical knowledge and a theoretical understanding of the basis of the tests, records and validates the accuracy and quality of results to ensure conformity to specifications. Understands and applies the correct control measures and protocols in cases of abnormal results, reporting any discrepancies to Supervisor or designee. Maintains supply inventory, performs, and documents routine preventative maintenance. Performs simple troubleshooting and reports instrument malfunctions to senior team member. Has an understanding and maintains current knowledge of specialty area(s) assigned in the laboratory. Work is performed independently under supervision of Supervisor, Director, or designee.

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.
HLA experience is highly preferred
If no prior HLA experience, we will consider CLS (Generalists) with prior experience in high complexity testing.
Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or a life science Required
1+ year to 2 years of hands-on testing experience in a clinical lab and a CA CLS license. Required
Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of clinical sample testing in specific area(s) of expertise.
Understanding of complex testing processes and underlying biology of the system.
Ability to interpret and synthesize results from a wide variety of tests correctly and quickly.
Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory information system/database and operation, or ability to learn system quickly.
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 potential for carrying out and managing lab development projects.
NOTE: California issued license is required.
• Histocompatibility Laboratory will accept Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) OR Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist (CHCS)
• Technical Services Laboratory will accept Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) OR Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist (CIS)

Nice To Haves

ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathologist preferred

Responsibilities

Determine suitability of specimens based on established criteria for acceptance.
Perform specimen processing,
Check work of unlicensed lab technicians.
Prepare laboratory reagents and perform quality control testing on them.
Perform specialized manual and automated testing on clinical specimens, including environmental testing (e.g., wipe test), QC tests, and setups of robotic systems, if required.
Use complex laboratory information system to record quality control and environmental test results.
Perform daily maintenance, calibration, and function checks of instruments/equipment. Perform basic troubleshooting and initiate corrective action when needed.
Ensure adequate levels of supplies and equipment.
Maintain complete and accurate records of all work.
Fully competent in and able to independently perform specialized manual and automated testing on clinical specimens. Produce an adequate amount of high- quality work in expected amount of time.
Analyze data from high complexity testing and submit preliminary clinical reports for review.
Recognize and resolve inconsistent results; follow up with repeated or additional testing.
Generate documents and reports of testing results.
Perform second check of test reports, as applicable.
Review standard operating procedures and recommend changes for potential process improvements.
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.