SBC Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

1.0 FTE Full time Evening – 08 Hour R2545628 147540010 SBC Donor Testing Allied Health PALO ALTO, 3373 Hillview Ave, California

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Evening – 08 Hour (United States of America)

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.

Core Duties: I

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of 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, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $54.22 – $71.84 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

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