Clinical Lab Scientist HLA Lab (Night Shift)

About the role

The 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. This is an overnight shift, Monday through Friday, from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM.

Responsibilities

• Performs HLA antibody identification and crossmatching, including deceased donor workups.
• Analyzes, interprets, and reports results of test specimens.
• Investigates and reports trends or shifts in quality control.
• Performs troubleshooting of instrumentation and assay using procedure manuals and manufacturer's documentation.
• Functions as an advanced technical resource for other CLS team members.
• Provides training and evaluations to technicians and other Clinical Laboratory Scientists.
• Participates in lab projects.
• Takes a leading role in training more junior members of the team.

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 a plus, but we offer excellent training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or a life science.
• 3+ years to 5 years of hands-on testing experience in a clinical and/or clinical histocompatibility lab.

Skills

• 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.
• 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 leadership potential.

Benefits

• Generous shift differential.
• Excellent benefits package.

Pay

Base pay scale generally starting at $62.75 - $83.16 per hour.

Schedule

This is an overnight shift, Monday through Friday, from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM.