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Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) Lead - Flow Cytometry

Stanford Health Care
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/18/2026

1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2549150 Onsite 107500005 Clin Lab Flow Cytometry Allied Health PALO ALTO, 3375 Hillview Ave, California

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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.

Opportunities to Grow: Reference CLS in our Flow Cytometry Lab have access to:

  • Attend annual ICCS Conferences
  • Annual educational fund and certification re-imbursements.
  • Opportunities to participate in departmental projects and CAP inspections.
  • Opportunities to received vendor provided training for new generation of flow cytometry instruments.
  • Active 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

Salary : $75 - $84

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