Clinical Lab Scientist II
Stanford University

Palo Alto, California

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$0.00 - $100.00 per hour


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Clinical Lab Scientist II🔍Stanford, California, United StatesNew📁Research📅9 hours ago Post Date📅105083 Requisition #

Stanford University, located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and to prepare students for leadership in a complex world.

The Department of Comparative Medicine is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II to join a dynamic Animal Diagnostic Lab Team in the Hematology and Chemistry section. The laboratory serves as a technical resource for translational research laboratory services in the medical school. Responsibilities include highly complex clinical testing with automated and manual assays of bodily fluids & tissue independently for patient, veterinary care and research purposes of specialized biomarkers. Function as an expert technical resource providing training and mentoring to other Clinical Laboratory Scientists, residents and other professionals. Clinical test results are used directly to inform patient and veterinary care decisions as well as contributing to the research projects within the medical school. Ideal candidates would be able to perform hematological tests on a variety of species and understand working with tight priorities needed for small sample volume biochemical analysis on a variety of species.

Duties include:

·Perform highly complex specialized manual and automated testing on various types of clinical samples.

·Analyze and evaluate results, and generate and evaluate clinical reports.

·Perform final review of sample processing, test preparation, testing results, and reports generated by staff. Sign out reports to next level review or to physicians.

·Serve as expert, technical resource, and/or point person for one or more specialized areas or instruments in the department. Train and mentor other Clinical Laboratory Scientists.

·Evaluate, validate, and optimize new assays; may evaluate new technologies and make recommendations on new acquisitions and/or upgrades of instrumentation and software.

·Review quality assurance and quality control data and take corrective action for assigned area, as needed. Maintain documentation and assure that regulatory requirements are met.

·Assist with scheduling and workflow coordination.

·Write, review, and edit protocols and procedures; maintain procedure manuals

·Oversee completion of equipment maintenance, instrumentation calibration, quality control and documentation, and ensure adequate supply of supplies and equipment.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Hematology and/or Clinical Chemistry experience.

  • Clinical Laboratory Bench Work working experience resulting in developing unique laboratory assays.

  • Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory experience.

  • EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

    Four year college degree in medical technology or a life science and five years of relevant experience in a clinical lab or blood center.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

    ·Advanced knowledge of all aspects of clinical sample testing in specific area(s) of expertise.

    ·Advanced understanding of complex testing processes and underlying biology of the system.

    ·Ability to independently interpret and synthesize results, from a wide variety of tests, correctly and quickly; and involve others at the appropriate time; may issue reports.

    ·Advanced knowledge of laboratory information system/database and operation, or ability to learn system quickly.

    ·Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

    CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

    12-month internship in medical technology or certification as technologist/specialist by professional board organization (e.g., ASHI, AABB, ASCP).

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

    ·Possess full color vision.

    ·Constantly lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

    ·Frequently stand/walk, use a computer, sitting, and grasp lightly/fine manipulation.

    ·Occasionally writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, operate a manual pipette, operate foot and/or hand controls.

    ·Rarely kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, or scaffolds), twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, scrub/sweep/mop/chop/mix, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-40 pounds.

    * - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    ·High pressure, busy, often crowded environment.

    ·Work under extreme time constraints.

    ·Required to work with human blood and specimens; potential exists for exposure to blood borne pathogens by splash or spill.

    ·Required to work with radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers and allergens/chemicals.

    ·May be "on call' or work occasional extended hours.

    Additional WORKING CONDITIONS:

    ·May require availability outside of standard working hours.

    ·Work occurs in a secured facility, in an environment where animals are used for teaching and research.

    ·The incumbent will be required to complete an initial and annual Occupational Health Surveillance questionnaire and may be required to undergo a physical examination and/or immunizations.

    ·Must observe and support good health and safety practices regarding the use of chemicals and equipment.

    ·Position requires working with or being in areas where hazardous materials, animal allergens and/or infectious diseases are present.

    The expected pay range for this position is $54.11 to $66.87. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.

    The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a
    comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

    Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

    Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Additional Information
    • Schedule: Full-time
    • Job Code: 4526
    • Employee Status: Regular
    • Grade: J
    • Requisition ID: 105083
    • Work Arrangement : On Site



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