HLA Lab Technician II – Precision Immunology Testing

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care's Stanford Blood Center in Palo Alto is seeking a detail-oriented lab technician to prepare clinical specimens for testing, set up automated instruments, and support daily operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical lab environment.

You will maintain instruments, perform quality control, and assist senior staff. A High School diploma and 1 year of laboratory experience are preferred, with on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college coursework in biology preferred.
• 1 year of relevant laboratory experience required.
• 2 years college in biology or related field strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clinical samples and products for testing.
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• Set up instruments (programming instructions, specimen placement) for automated tasks.
• Maintain instruments, replenish reagents, and perform routine maintenance.
• Document and transcribe quality control measures including environmental readings and instrument checks.
• Train back-up staff as necessary.
• Assist or substitute for other lab staff as needed.
• Order, receive and stock supplies and perform basic lab maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years college in biology

Tools

Lab instruments

Specimen tracking system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Stanford Health Care's Stanford Blood Center in Palo Alto is seeking a detail-oriented lab technician to prepare clinical specimens for testing, set up automated instruments, and support daily operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical lab environment.

You will maintain instruments, perform quality control, and assist senior staff. A High School diploma and 1 year of laboratory experience are preferred, with on-the-job training provided.