QC Lab Technician II - 3PM Shift, Mon-Fri, Rotating Weekends

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Blood Center is seeking a Laboratory Technician to prepare clinical samples for testing, accession and process specimens, and set up automated instruments. The role includes maintaining instruments, replenishing reagents, and documenting quality controls, with opportunities to train back-up staff and support various lab tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with 1 year of lab experience and strong attention to detail; familiarity with Excel and lab policies is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 2 years college in biology or related field strongly preferred.
• 1 year of relevant laboratory experience required.
• Must learn and use complex computer system for specimen tracking, labeling, worksheet generation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel (beyond simple data entry).
• Experience with operating laboratory instruments such as automated measurement instruments.
• Critical thinking and ability to implement corrective actions when needed.
• Must adhere to established laboratory policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clinical samples and products for testing, including accessioning and processing.
• Set up instruments for automated laboratory tasks and maintain them.
• Maintain reagents and replenish supplies; perform cleaning and routine maintenance.
• Document and transcribe quality control measures and environmental readings.
• Train back-up staff as necessary and assist or substitute for other staff as needed.
• May perform other tasks such as stocking supplies, inventory management, and lab maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Lab instruments

Critical thinking

Data entry

Laboratory procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Biology coursework

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Specimen tracking system

Job description

A Brief Overview

Rotating - 08 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Blood Center job. Prepare clinical specimens for laboratory testing. Receive, accession, aliquot and otherwise process specimens. Setup, maintain, troubleshoot, and assist in validation of instruments. Take quality control measurements, including environmental, equipment/software and product quality controls.

Locations

Stanford Blood Center

What you will do

Prepare clinical samples and products for testing, including accessioning and processing, following laboratory protocols. Set up instruments (programming instructions, specimen and reagent placement, and labware) for automated laboratory tasks. Maintain instruments, including reagent replenishment, cleaning, and other required actions. Perform additional tasks assigned by Supervisor or Laboratory Director, which may include but not limited to:

• Prepare reagents for the lab, as requested.
• Change equipment supplies when needed.
• Document and transcribe quality control measures, including environmental readings for lab, equipment function checks, and isolation quality control.
• Train back-up staff as necessary.
• Recommend necessary changes for better workflow and coordinates implementation with supervisor.
• Respond to emergency staffing situations as requested.
• May be assigned to assist or substitute for other Level I or II lab technicians, Lab Assistants, or other staff.
• Other tasks may include (but not limited to) ordering, receiving and stocking supplies, and laboratory maintenance.
• Maintain sample inventories, including receipt, processing, storage and disposal of samples when necessary.

Update computer databases for sample storage. Fix errors in data entry.

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required 2 years college education in biology or related field strongly preferred

Experience Qualifications

1 year of relevant laboratory experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires strong attention to detail to find discrepancies or missing information, arrange instruments correctly, or handle samples accurately.
• Requires attention to detail to arrange instruments correctly; ability to notice potential or actual problems and take initiative to correct them.
• Must learn and use complex computer system for specimen tracking, labeling, worksheet generation.
• Knowledge of computer use including moderately advanced Microsoft Excel (beyond simple data entry).
• Experience with operating laboratory instruments such as automated measurement instruments.
• Critical thinking and ability to implement corrective actions when needed.
• Must be able to understand and apply laboratory policies and procedures; must adhere strictly to established protocols.

All KSAs required of Level I Lab Tech

Physical Demands and Work Conditions Physical Demands Occasional Sitting. Frequent Walking. Frequent Standing. Frequent Bending. Occasional Squatting. Seldom Climbing. Occasional Kneeling. Seldom Crawling. Frequent Hand Use. Frequent Repetitive Motion Hand Use. Frequent Grasping. Frequent Fine Manipulation. Frequent Pushing and Pulling. Frequent Reaching (above shoulder level). Frequent Twisting and Turning (Neck and Waist). Frequent Vision (Color, Peripheral, Distance, Focus). Frequent Other.

Computer use

Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs. Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs. lifting of 21 - 30 lbs. 0 to 0 in height lifting of 31 - 40 lbs. 0 to 0 in height lifting of 40+ lbs. 0 to 0 in height Carrying Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs. Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs. lifting of 21 - 30 lbs. 0 to 0 in height lifting of 31 - 40 lbs. 0 to 0 in height lifting of 40+ lbs. 0 to 0 in height

Working Environment

Never Driving cars, trucks, forklifts and other equipment. Frequent Working around equipment and machinery. Seldom Walking on uneven ground. Seldom Exposure to excessive noise. Seldom Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness. Occasional Exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals. Seldom Working at heights. Never Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement. Occasional Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment. Never Use of respirator. Frequent Working with biohazards such as blood borne pathogens, hospital waste, etc..

Blood Borne Pathogens

Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

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

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $45.93 - $51.55 per hour

The 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.

At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow. As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.