Stanford Health Care
Clinical Lab Scientist HLA Lab (Night Shift)
Stanford Health Care, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Overview
Clinical Lab Scientist HLA Lab (Night Shift) Location: Stanford Blood Center, Palo Alto, CA. Address: 3373 Hillview Ave, California. Shift: Night - 08 Hour, Mon-Fri, 10:30pm - 7:00am. Full-time position with shift differential and benefits. Base pay range: $57.48/hr - $76.14/hr. 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. Notes: This role requires critical thinking in a high-complexity environment. HLA experience is a plus, but we offer excellent training. Responsibilities
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. Troubleshoot instrumentation and assays using procedure manuals and manufacturer 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 and take a leading role in training more junior team members. Serve as technical expert or point person for one or more specialized areas, instruments, or processes in the department. Perform advanced troubleshooting of instrument and assay problems and maintain documentation; update SOPs as needed. Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or a life science required. 3+ to 5 years of hands-on testing experience in a clinical and/or clinical histocompatibility lab required. Licenses, Certifications, and Knowledge
California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license or Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist (CHS) license required upon hire. Out-of-state candidates qualify if MLS (ASCP) or CHT/CHS (ACHI) certified. HLA experience highly preferred. If no prior HLA experience, CLS (Generalists) with overnight shift experience may be considered. Advanced knowledge of clinical sample testing, complex testing processes, laboratory information systems, and the ability to interpret and synthesize results. Seniority, Type and Function
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Research, Analysis, and Information Technology Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Requirements and Compliance
Adhere to health, safety, and privacy policies. Maintain compliance with governmental regulations and Stanford Health Care and Blood Center policies. Do not disclose protected health information inappropriately. May be required to enter areas where staff work with human blood and may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens; may be on call or work extended hours. Possess or obtain required licenses upon hire and maintain professional standards per 42 CFR 493.1243 if delegated by the laboratory director. Equal Opportunity
Stanford Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All policies and practices prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Clinical Lab Scientist HLA Lab (Night Shift) Location: Stanford Blood Center, Palo Alto, CA. Address: 3373 Hillview Ave, California. Shift: Night - 08 Hour, Mon-Fri, 10:30pm - 7:00am. Full-time position with shift differential and benefits. Base pay range: $57.48/hr - $76.14/hr. 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. Notes: This role requires critical thinking in a high-complexity environment. HLA experience is a plus, but we offer excellent training. Responsibilities
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. Troubleshoot instrumentation and assays using procedure manuals and manufacturer 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 and take a leading role in training more junior team members. Serve as technical expert or point person for one or more specialized areas, instruments, or processes in the department. Perform advanced troubleshooting of instrument and assay problems and maintain documentation; update SOPs as needed. Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or a life science required. 3+ to 5 years of hands-on testing experience in a clinical and/or clinical histocompatibility lab required. Licenses, Certifications, and Knowledge
California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license or Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist (CHS) license required upon hire. Out-of-state candidates qualify if MLS (ASCP) or CHT/CHS (ACHI) certified. HLA experience highly preferred. If no prior HLA experience, CLS (Generalists) with overnight shift experience may be considered. Advanced knowledge of clinical sample testing, complex testing processes, laboratory information systems, and the ability to interpret and synthesize results. Seniority, Type and Function
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Research, Analysis, and Information Technology Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Requirements and Compliance
Adhere to health, safety, and privacy policies. Maintain compliance with governmental regulations and Stanford Health Care and Blood Center policies. Do not disclose protected health information inappropriately. May be required to enter areas where staff work with human blood and may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens; may be on call or work extended hours. Possess or obtain required licenses upon hire and maintain professional standards per 42 CFR 493.1243 if delegated by the laboratory director. Equal Opportunity
Stanford Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All policies and practices prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr