Lab Technician

At SFAF we show up for our community with expertise, empathy, and a commitment to creating space where everyone can show up fully. If you want to make a meaningful impact in an environment that’s as affirming as it is effective, we’d love to meet you. 

Who are we?  

San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF) envisions a future where health justice is achieved for all people living with or at risk for HIV. Our mission is to promote health, wellness, and social justice for communities most impacted by HIV through sexual health and substance use services, advocacy, and partnership. We need passionate advocates for social change that embody our five key values: Justice, Dignity, Courage, Leadership, and Excellence. 

What is the position? 

Lab Technicians at SFAF perform high-volume phlebotomy crucial to our mission to provide sexual health services. Lab techs will manage the processing of specimens, perform research related lab duties, perform quality assurance, interpret HIV/HCV antibody tests amongst other daily tasks. As part of our mission at Magnet/Strut all staff members also serve as HIV testing counselors when needed in the clinic. This role is a crucial part of our front line services promoting sexual health in the most at risk communities in San Francisco.  

What are the main responsibilities? (Max 6 short bullet points) 

• Perform high-volume phlebotomy in accordance with clinical protocols. 

• Perform quality assurance on lab tests and maintain accurate logs to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance. 

• Manage and process specimens, including preparation for off-site laboratory transport. 

• Ensure all point-of-care tests are performed and documented per clinic guidelines. 

• Maintain clean, organized workstations, and ensure proper storage of supplies, samples, and equipment. 

• Serve as an HIV test counselor, providing education on HIV prevention, testing, and exposure window periods. 

 
Who are we looking for? (Max 8 short bullet points) 

• Possession of California State Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II, Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Certificate, or other degree that allows for performing venipunctures in the state of California.  

• Employee must maintain an active phlebotomy certification with the California Laboratory Field Service, 

• High School Diploma or GED 

• Current Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. 

• Ability to use complex instruments and machines. Knowledge of computers and database is necessary to record information on the subject and the material tested or sampled. 

• Training in Good Clinical Practices, research ethics, IATA shipments, HIPAA Privacy and Security, Rapid Regulatory Compliance preferred.   

• Current California Certification as an HIV Counselor required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire. 

• Bilingual English and Spanish, Russian, Cantonese, or ASL highly regarded. 

 
Where is the position located? 

This position is primarily located at 470 Castro St, San Francisco, however it may occasionally require traveling to other office locations or off-site meetings as required by the job. Role may include evening and weekend coverage. 

 
What we offer? 

Hourly Rate : $34 - $37 

Benefits : SFAF is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for our full-time employees. We offer combined PTO/Sick Time Off of 24 days for the first two years of employment, 29 days after two years of employment. For retirement we offer a 403(b) Plan and SFAF matches employee contributes (1 to 1) up to 3% of Salary.  
 
This position will have access to protected health information (PHI) and may only access, use or disclose the minimum information necessary to perform their designated role on behalf of San Francisco AIDS Foundation, regardless of the extent of access provided. 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for personnel so classified.  

The San Francisco AIDS Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer. We actively seek applications from people living with HIV/AIDS, people with disabilities, women, LGBTQ individuals and people of color. 
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.