Clinical Lab Scientist HLA Lab (Night Shift)

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, Mon-Fri, 1030pm - 7am. We offer a generous shift differential and excellent benefits. This role requires your ability to think critically in a high complexity environment. An aptitude in this area, regardless of your laboratory background will make you a top candidate. Experience in HLA is a plus. However, 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; 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; Take a leading role in training more junior members of the team; Perform all duties of CLS I; Analyze and evaluate results and generate and evaluate clinical reports; Serve as technical expert, technical resource, and/or point person for specialized areas, instruments, or robots; Evaluate, validate, and optimize new assays and software; Review quality assurance and quality control data and take corrective action; Maintain documentation and assure regulatory requirements are met; Maintain laboratory procedure manuals, review SOPs and write new SOPs as needed; Comply with governmental regulations and Stanford Health Care and Blood Center policies regarding health and safety; Strictly observe privacy and security policies

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; If no prior HLA experience, CLS (Generalists) with prior overnight shift experience will be considered; Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or a life science required; 3+ years to 5 years of hands-on testing experience in a clinical and/or clinical histocompatibility lab 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; Advanced knowledge of laboratory information system/database and operation; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, verbally and in writing; Ability to work effectively as part of collaborative group with diverse team members; Demonstrated leadership potential; CLS - MTA - California Clinical Laboratory Scientist required upon hire OR CLS - MTR - California Clinical Histocompatibility Scientist required upon hire

Nice to have

HLA experience; Prior overnight shift experience

Benefits

Generous shift differential; Excellent benefits; Excellent training