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CLS Trainee SFSU

Stanford Health Care·Palo Alto, California

$27 - $34/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 21 days ago
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CLS Trainee SFSU · $27 - $34/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -47% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in California ($50.80/hr, n=4211)
  • 97 similar openings in the Palo Alto area · median $69.10/hr
$1.00/hr · lowesthighest · $14,331/hr
this role: $26.99/hrmedian $50.80/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 4,211 posted allied health roles in California rates. This role sits in the 18th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 47% below the California median for allied health roles.

The trainee participates in a one-year rotational program across various laboratory departments to acquire technical and practical skills. They will perform diagnostic procedures, operate instrumentation, and prepare for the ASCP National Certification exam.

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) trainee participates in a one-year rotational program across laboratory departments, which include but not limited to medical microbiology, clinical chemistry, transfusion medicine, urinalysis, hematology, and coagulation. The training provides students with the necessary technical, critical thinking, and practical skills to excel as a laboratory professional within the healthcare system. In partnership with approved National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) affiliated universities, CLS trainees will also take didactic courses throughout the year. At the end of their rotation, CLS trainees will prepare and take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) National Certification exam in Medical Laboratory Science and obtain their CA CLS licensure.

Locations Stanford Health Care

What you will do The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification.

They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.

Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients’ rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s).

Core Activities:  The internship provides instruction where the trainee will satisfactorily complete assignments, unknowns, assessments as they rotate through lab departments  Acquire techniques to perform diagnostic procedures and operate sophisticated instrumentation  Learn theories and principles of laboratory medicine to connect the clinically significant of laboratory procedures to patient diagnosis and treatment.  Develop skills in communication, problem solving, quality assurance, method validation, research and management related to clinical laboratory practices.  Engage in different dynamic environments, thereby further developing professional behaviors to not only work individually but also contribute as a team player.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$27 - $34/hr
Location
Palo Alto, California
Posted
Aug 25, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Stanford Health Care

Stanford Health Care, with multiple facilities throughout the Bay Area, is internationally renowned for leading edge and coordinated care in cancer care, neurosciences, cardiovascular medicine, surgery, organ transplant, medicine specialties, and primary care. Throughout its...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree with specific course requirements

o 16 semester or equivalent quarter units of chemistry, which must include clinical chemistry OR analytical and biochemistry. o 18 semester or equivalent quarter units of biology, which must include hematology, immunology, and medical microbiology. o 3 semester or equivalent quarter units of physics (light and electricity)  Accepted into an affiliated NAACLS approved University CLS Program

Experience Qualifications Previous laboratory experience Preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  Knowledgeable in the theory and application of hematology, hemostasis, urinalysis, parasitology, mycology, virology, clinical chemistry, serology, immunohematology, microbiology, molecular pathology, cytogenetics, point of care, flow cytometry, biochemical genetics, human leukocyte antigen (HLA).  Interpret the clinical significance of laboratory assays and test results  Ability to troubleshoot a variety of automated laboratory instruments and laboratory information systems.  Behave professionally by attending scheduled work on time, showing initiative, and actively participating in learning work opportunities, interact cooperatively and respectfully with patients, instructors, fellow students, and other personnel.  Ability to assume responsibility and accountability for accurate and precise results without delay.

Licenses and Certifications Valid California CLS trainee license

Physical Demands and Work Conditions Blood Borne Pathogens Category II - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks

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 $26.99 - $34.40 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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