QC Lab Technician II: Precision Sample Prep & Instruments

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Rotating - 08 Hour Laboratory Technician to prepare clinical samples, set up and maintain automated instruments, and support QA processes in the Stanford Blood Center.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED with 1 year of lab experience, and 2 years of college in biology or related field preferred. Strong attention to detail and proficiency with Excel are important for success.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare clinical samples and products for testing, including accessioning and processing, following laboratory protocols.
• Set up instruments for automated laboratory tasks.
• Maintain instruments, including reagent replenishment, cleaning, and other required actions.
• Prepare reagents for the lab, as requested.
• Update computer databases for sample storage and fix data-entry errors.
• Train back-up staff as necessary.
• Respond to emergency staffing situations as requested.

Skills

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Laboratory procedures

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years college education in biology or related field

Tools

Automated lab instruments

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Job description

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Rotating - 08 Hour Laboratory Technician to prepare clinical samples, set up and maintain automated instruments, and support QA processes in the Stanford Blood Center.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED with 1 year of lab experience, and 2 years of college in biology or related field preferred. Strong attention to detail and proficiency with Excel are important for success.