Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) Lead - Flow Cytometry - Full Time, Days (8-HRS)

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

Department: Flow Cytometry Lab
Position: Reference Clinical Lab Scientist (Lead CLS)
Location: 3375 Hillview

WHY Join the Flow Cytometry Lab with Stanford Healthcare? Dive into a world of innovation with our state-of-the-art techniques and cutting-edge testing that makes a real difference for patients! Plus, you'll be part of a fantastic team that's not just skilled but also fun and supportive. Come be a part of our exciting journey in advancing healthcare together!

Be part of the future Flow Cytometry Lab: The Reference/Lead CLS serves all patient populations at Stanford Health Care, Stanford Children's Health, Stanford Health Care Clinics, and Stanford Health Care Affiliates. In this role, you will make a meaningful contribution to the community by delivering exceptional patient care in your daily workflows. You will collaborate closely with other CLSs in the Flow Cytometry Lab and our esteemed pathologists, while also taking on a leadership role in coaching CLSs, Lab Assistants, Lab Technicians, and Residents. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to engage with our outstanding group of pathologists, collaborate on projects, publish papers, and host educational sessions at various events.

• Professional Development, inspiration and innovation: By joining our team, you'll also have ample opportunities for professional development, inspiring you to grow in your career. We prioritize innovation, empowering our staff to explore new techniques and approaches that can enhance patient care and advance the field. Together, we can make a meaningful impact while continuously learning and evolving in our roles.
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Opportunities to Grow: Reference CLS in our Flow Cytometry Lab have access to:
oAttend annual ICCS Conferences
oAnnual educational fund and certification re-imbursements.
oOpportunities to participate in departmental projects and CAP inspections.
oOpportunities to received vendor provided training for new generation of flow cytometry instruments.
oActive participation in new assay development and test / instrument validations.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
Serve as a technical resource to internal hospital staff and external entities; develop policies and procedures; review technical work of others, solve complex technical problems; develop teaching protocols/curriculums in addition to the essential function of the CLS. Educates internally and externally as requested.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Adheres to all safety/health regulatory and state/federal legal requirements and the policies, operating procedures, and Service Standards of the Hospitals.
• Conducts statistical analysis of tests using clinical laboratory techniques in chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology or related laboratory specialties.
• Evaluates and interprets test relative to established guidelines and reference material. Reach conclusions, assign results, and conduct further testing or other actions as needed.
• Performs clinical laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures examining specimens for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease.
• Performs maintenance and function checks on electronic, analytical equipment and perform operational checks necessary for proper test performance to assure accurate and reliable test results and reporting.
• Provides consultation regarding the appropriateness of the testing ordered and interpretation of test results. Assists clients in ensuring the appropriate test are ordered.
• Serves as a technical resource to others. Accesses training needs and participates in-service training of laboratory personnel.
• May act as designee in the absence of supervisor or manager. Rotate as weekend lead, take on special projects and performs more complex, intense preventative maintenance.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university

Experience Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant flow cytometry experience highly preferred
• Strong hematology background preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to conduct analysis and formulate conclusions
• Ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of chemistry, biology, microbiology and related laboratory sciences
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
• Knowledge of laboratory controls, methods, procedures and regulations
• Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes

Licenses and Certifications

• CLS or
• CLS-HEMA - Clinical Hematologist Scientist License

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: Generally starting at $74.80 - $84.22 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.