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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)
**This is a Stanford Blood Center job.**
**A Brief Overview**
Independently operate, maintain and troubleshoot multicolor flow cytometers such as LSRII, FACSAria II, and FACSCantoII for research and clinical use. Perform high-complexity testing and design protocols for complex scientific research with emphasis to multicolor flow cytometry including contribution to research projects for publication and conference presentation. Perform multicolor flow cytometry data analysis and statistics using FACSDiva, Flowjo and Graphpad prism softwares. Fixed Term position, up to 6 months.
**Locations**
Stanford Blood Center
**What you will do**
+ Operate, and set-up testing and/or sorting using Flow cytometry instruments.Perform high complexity clinical lab testing using flow cytometry, including and functional assays complimenting Flow cytometry.Perform analysis of flow cytometry data using Flowjo and FACSDiva including presentation of outcome in PowerPoint graphics and Excel worksheets.Handling of potentially infected blood and blood products.Perform leucocount assay for monitoring blood product QC.Perform human primary cell characterization, separation, subset isolation, storage and inventory maintenance.Provide assistance to clinicians and research scientists, including students and postdocs, in their projects as they relate to flow cytometry.Assist in planning and determining best approach to the experimental design based on knowledge of scientific theory, as needed.Maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.Offer suggestions regarding modification of procedures and protocols.Orient and train new staff, students and or other scientists, as needed.
+ Maintain good quality assurance of flow cytometry laboratory in accordance to CAP and CLIA regulations.Perform testing of proficiency samples for regulatory compliance.Collaborate with other researchers and other blood center departments.Maintenance of monthly logs and proficiency survey reports and reviews.Reviews literature on an ongoing basis to remain current with new protocols and related research.Utilize analytical calculation using Graphpad prism software.
+ Perform daily instrument setup, calibration and necessary maintenance and troubleshooting of LSRFortessa X20, FACSCanto II and FACSAria II.Maintenance, setup and troubleshooting of Robosep for cell isolation.
+ Perform general laboratory maintenance, maintain lab supplies, manage inventory, keep records and provide general lab support.Maintain timely pipet calibrations records and send out.Order supplies, as needed.
+ Comply with governmental regulations and Stanford Health Care and Blood Center policies regarding health and safety. Observe and support good health and safety practices.
+ Strictly observe privacy and security related policies, procedures and practices to preserve the integrity and confidentiality of medical and other sensitive information pertaining to donors, patients, research subjects, and employees. Act as a responsible information steward and treats information as sensitive and confidential in accordance with federal and state laws and with professional ethics, accreditation standards and legal requirements. Do not disclose protected health information inappropriately.
+ May be required to enter areas where other individuals work with human blood; potential may exist for unanticipated exposure to bloodborne pathogens by splash or spill.
**Vaccine requirement**
To protect the health of our patients and our health care workers, and to preserve the safety of the Stanford Medicine health care environment, we require **all health system employees, trainees, volunteers and others who regularly work within the health system to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, (including booster if eligible, or have an approved accommodation on file) prior to their start date.**
**Education Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in related scientific field. Required
**Experience Qualifications**
+ 2+ years to 3 years Laboratory experience Required and
+ 1+ year to 2 years Immunology and/or flow cytology experience Preferred
**Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
+ Flexibility in schedule, as workload demands required.
+ Knowledge in immunology for characterization of primary cells and their subsets desired.
+ Understanding of flow cytometry testing and analysis desired.
+ Knowledge in development of new protocols and assay evaluation using variety of approaches desired.
+ Ability to organize time and work independently and efficiently to meet clinical and research results turnaround times desired.
**Licenses and Certifications**
+ None
**Physical Demands and Work Conditions**
**Physical Demands**
+ Frequent Sitting.
+ Frequent Standing.
+ Frequent Hand Use.
+ Frequent Repetitive Motion Hand Use.
+ Frequent Grasping.
+ Frequent Fine Manipulation.
+ Occasional Pushing and Pulling.
**Lifting**
+ Occasional lifting of 0 - 10 lbs. _0 to 4 in height_
**Carrying**
+ Occasional carrying of 0 - 10 lbs. _0 to 25 in distance_
**Working Environment**
+ Frequent Working around equipment and machinery.
+ Constant 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.**
