Night Lab Technician: Specimen Processing & QC

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a lab support professional to assist in preparing, processing, and loading specimens onto testing platforms under supervision. The role includes instrument maintenance support, documenting temperatures, and coordinating with Pre-Analytical Services.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least two years of related experience, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of progressively responsible related work experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Accessions patient information into Laboratory information systems.
• Prepare specimens for testing and quality control as directed.
• Monitor temperatures of incubators, blocks, and freezers and log readings.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on instruments.
• Organize, catalog, and store patient specimen samples.
• Handle clerical tasks and support pre-clinical test development as needed.

Skills

Communication

Follow procedures

Team collaboration

English language

Office software

Pipetting

Weighing reagents

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows OS

Pipetting

Calculating dilutions

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Job description

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a lab support professional to assist in preparing, processing, and loading specimens onto testing platforms under supervision. The role includes instrument maintenance support, documenting temperatures, and coordinating with Pre-Analytical Services.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least two years of related experience, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills.