- San Francisco, California, United States
- 1–2 years
The Lab Technician executes all Health Empowerment & Access Team (HEAT) testing, phlebotomy, and laboratory services for HIV, HCV, and STIs for participants referred to GLIDE’s low-barrier prevention programs.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-volume phlebotomy for STI testing, RNA confirmatory testing, and research specimens
- Perform CLIA-waived and moderate complexity testing including rapid HIV, HCV, and syphilis tests
- Process specimens and prepare samples for transport to off-site laboratories
- Provide HIV, HCV, and STI risk reduction counseling, risk assessment, and disclosure sessions
- Build rapport, provide supportive counseling, and discuss/address barriers preventing linkages to primary medical care and HIV/HCV-specific care
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, clinical laboratory science, or related field
- Nice to have: Bilingual in English and Spanish, Cantonese, Russian, or ASL
- Nice to have: CA Rapid HIV/HCV Test Counselor certification
- Nice to have: Licensed Phlebotomist certification
- Nice to have: Experience with CLIA-waived and moderate complexity testing in an outpatient setting