Stanford Health Care

1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2549057 Onsite 147520003 SBC HLA Laboratory Allied Health PALO ALTO, 3155 Porter Dr, California

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Blood Center job.

A Brief Overview

The LSRAII will perform complex functions and activities involved in defined translational and clinical innovation projects leading to new and optimized assays and patient assessment relevant to transplantation. The LSRA II will conduct a portion of these projects with minimal supervision. As a member of the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics team, will comply with all clinical accreditation and safety standards.

Locations

Stanford Blood Center

What you will do

• Perform complex lab experiments for a major portion of the translational or clinical innovation project. Maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes. Interpret and analyze results, often where few guidelines exist
• Based on experimental results, contribute to development of new protocols and procedures or adaptation of existing protocols. Development of new protocols may include automation of manual methods requiring programming of and experience with liquid handling robots and equipment trouble shooting. Document protocols in the form of SOPs for use in the clinical laboratory. 30%
• Train (either formally or informally) team members or students as needed, including oversight and instruction on techniques, as well as consultation on project work. Serve as technical resource for other staff. Technical resource includes knowledge of protocols and the ability to train and trouble-shoot complex instrumentation such as liquid handling robots and various sequencing and analyzer instruments.
• Perform ongoing literature review to remain current with new procedures and related research; present findings for lab work group. Contribute substantively to the preparation of publication, especially in the materials, methods, and results sections. Present ongoing work and findings to colleagues at industry conferences.
• Oversee supply and equipment budget for Innovation team, under supervision of principal investigator or business manager. Perform general lab maintenance as needed, relevant to innovation team’s work; maintain lab supplies, manage chemical inventory and safety records, and provide general lab support as needed. May assist with developing recommendations for purchase of laboratory equipment.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams across different departments and with industry partners

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related laboratory science field Required
• Master's Degree in related laboratory science field Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Three (3) years of related experience or Master's Degree. Required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of basic life science principles.
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.
• Experience working with liquid handling robots. Ability to trouble shoot when issues arise.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to document standard operating procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete and document detailed work.

Licenses and Certifications

• None

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Physical Demands

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

Lifting

• Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs. 0 to 5 in height
• Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs. 0 to 5 in height
• Seldom lifting of 21 - 30 lbs. 0 to 2 in height
• Seldom lifting of 31 - 40 lbs. 0 to 2 in height
• Never lifting of 40+ lbs. 0 to 0 in height

Carrying

• Frequent carrying of 0 - 10 lbs. 0 to 25 in distance
• Seldom carrying of 11 - 20 lbs. 0 to 5 in distance
• Never carrying of 21 - 30 lbs. 0 to 0 in distance
• Never carrying of 40+ lbs. 0 to 0 in distance

Working Environment

• Never Driving cars, trucks, forklifts and other equipment.
• Constant Working around equipment and machinery.
• Seldom Walking on uneven ground.
• Occasional Exposure to excessive noise.
• Seldom Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness.
• Seldom Exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals.
• Occasional Working at heights.
• Never Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement.
• Seldom Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.
• Never Use of respirator.
• Frequent Working with biohazards such as blood borne pathogens, hospital waste, etc..
• Occasional Other (please list each item under Comments):. Radiation and electromagnetic fields, lasers, allergens/chemicals. May work extended hours.

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: Generally starting at $44.60 - $57.99 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.

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