CHEManager International · 2 hours ago
Clinical Lab Scientist HLA Lab - Day Shift
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$55.85/hr - $74/hr
1+ years expStanford Blood Center's Histocompatibility Lab is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex human histocompatibility testing for organ transplantation. This role involves testing specimens, analyzing results, and providing training to junior team members while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
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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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
1+ year to 2 years of hands-on testing experience in a clinical lab and a CA CLS license
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)
Clinical Laboratory Scientist - CLS required Upon Hire or Clinical Laboratory Scientist Limited - CLS-LTD required Upon Hire
Preferred
ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathologist preferred
Benefits
Excellent benefits
Company
CHEManager International
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Funding
Current Stage
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