Clinical Lab Scientist Ref Tech

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the Evening shift to provide technical support across hematology, chemistry, and microbiology. The role includes developing teaching protocols, validating instruments, and contributing to quality assurance activities.

Responsibilities include performing complex lab tests, maintaining instrument functionality, and training staff. The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with hospital

Qualifications

• Experience performing clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity.
• Knowledge of regulatory surveys and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to educate staff and develop training materials for internal personnel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource to internal hospital staff and external entities.
• Develop policies and procedures; review technical work and solve complex problems.
• Lead validation/verification of laboratory instruments/assays and prepare reports.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.Evening - 08 Hour (United States of America)Serves as a technical resource to internal hospital staff and external entities; develops policies and procedures; reviews technical work of others, solves complex technical problems; develops teaching protocols/curriculums in addition to the essential functions of the CLS. Educates internally and externally as requested.· Adhere to all safety/health regulatory and state/federal legal requirements and the policies, operating procedures, and service standards of the hospitals.· Conduct analyses using clinical laboratory techniques in hematology, chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology or related laboratory specialties.· Perform clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures to provide information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease.· Maintain and verify the functionality of analytical instruments. Perform operational checks to ensure accurate assay performance and reliable results.· Perform advanced equipment/instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.· Serve as a technical resource to others. Assess training needs, develop training materials, and provide in-services for laboratory personnel. Conduct competency assessment of staff as assigned.· Lead validation/verification of laboratory instruments/assays. Complete validation reports/summaries.· Develop, review, and update laboratory policies and procedures.· Prepare for and support regulatory/accreditation surveys.· Participate in quality improvement projects and assist with quality assurance activities.· Act as designee in the absence of supervisor or manager as needed. Rotate as weekend lead.· Perform other duties as assigned.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 $59.50 - $79.33 per hourThe 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.