Lab Technician II, HLA – Day Shift

Stanford Health Care

. Prepare clinical specimens, samples, and products for laboratory testing, including receiving, accessioning, aliquoting, and processing .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesJunior💰 $46 - $52 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in laboratory specimen preparation, instrument operation, and quality control measures while adhering to established protocols. Capable of training staff and implementing workflow changes to enhance laboratory efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Laboratory Instrument OperationSpecimen PreparationQuality Control MeasurementMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyCritical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Specimen AccessioningAliquotingAutomated Laboratory Instrument ProgrammingLaboratory Reagent PreparationData EntryEnvironmental Quality ControlInstrument TroubleshootingSample Inventory ManagementLaboratory MaintenanceCorrective Action Implementation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailInitiativeTraining Ability

Tools & Technologies

Automated Measurement InstrumentsComputer Database Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Laboratory PoliciesBiohazard SafetyBlood Borne PathogensHospital Waste Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare clinical specimens, samples, and products for laboratory testing, including receiving, accessioning, aliquoting, and processing
Set up automated laboratory instruments, including programming instructions, specimen and reagent placement, and labware
Maintain instruments through reagent replenishment, cleaning, and other required actions
Troubleshoot and assist in validation of instruments
Perform environmental, equipment/software, and product quality control measurements
Prepare laboratory reagents and change equipment supplies as requested
Document and transcribe quality control measures, including environmental readings, equipment function checks, and isolation quality control
Train backup staff as necessary
Recommend workflow changes and coordinate implementation with the supervisor
Respond to emergency staffing situations as requested
Assist or substitute for Level I or II lab technicians, Lab Assistants, or other staff
Order, receive, and stock supplies; perform laboratory maintenance
Maintain sample inventories, including receipt, processing, storage, and disposal
Update computer databases for sample storage and correct data-entry errors

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
2 years college education in biology or related field strongly preferred
1 year of relevant laboratory experience required
Requires strong attention to detail to find discrepancies or missing information, arrange instruments correctly, or handle samples accurately
Requires attention to detail to arrange instruments correctly; ability to notice potential or actual problems and take initiative to correct them
Must learn and use complex computer system for specimen tracking, labeling, worksheet generation
Knowledge of computer use including moderately advanced Microsoft Excel (beyond simple data entry)
Experience with operating laboratory instruments such as automated measurement instruments
Critical thinking and ability to implement corrective actions when needed
Must be able to understand and apply laboratory policies and procedures; must adhere strictly to established protocols
All KSAs required of Level I Lab Tech
Ability to work day shift, 08 hours
Ability to work around biohazards such as blood borne pathogens and hospital waste