The Pulendran lab in the Department of ITI (Immunity, Transplantation and Infection) is seeking a Life Science Technician 1 (LST1). The LST1 is expected to work with the lab manager and assistant lab manager to maintain transgenic mouse colonies. In supporting research activities, the LST1 will perform lab maintenance tasks such as ordering supplies, maintaining chemical inventory and lab safety records, making stock solutions, and contributing to the organization and cleanliness of the lab space.
Duties include:
• Maintain transgenic mouse colonies
• Maintain lab stocks, manage chemical inventory and safety records, order supplies and provide general lab support.
• Help lab manager with maintaining clinical sample inventory
• Basic tasks of molecular biology and biochemistry under the supervision and given a detailed protocol.
This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.
The expected pay range for this position is $32.05 (Step 1) to $38.64 (Step 10) per hour. Placement in the pay range is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Proficiency with handling mice
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills and attention to detail.
• Highly motivated, dedicated, and independent.
• Supportive team player.
• Highly organized.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain accurate records
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
One year’s employment experience in laboratory work or a combination of equivalent education and relevant work experience/training (e.g., one year of college science).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
Work requires the ability to follow detailed instructions and keep accurate records.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, write by hand.
• Ability to stand and move on hard surfaces for up to eight hours.
• Occasionally sit, kneel, crawl, reach and work above shoulders, sort and file paperwork or parts.
• Occasionally lift and handle materials up to 10 pounds
• Rarely carry/pull and/or push up to 20 pounds
• Must have correctible vision to perform duties of the job.
• Position may require repetitive motion.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work occurs in a research laboratory environment. Depending on research, may work in the vicinity of animals, chemicals, gasses, or hazardous materials. Expected to follow all safety requirements and procedures including wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) if required.
Additional and/or Unusual WORKING CONDITIONS:
• May require working in close proximity to blood-borne pathogens.
• May require work in an environment where animals are used for teaching and research.
• Position may, at times, require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present.
• Employee must perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses and shoes, protective clothing and gloves, and possibly a respirator.
• May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.
