Gnotobiotic Animal Care Specialist

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is seeking a highly motivated Gnotobiotic Animal Care Specialist (Animal Care Assistant 3) to join the Sonnenburg lab’s gnotobiotic facility.  This position will be involved in maintaining a gnotobiotic mouse facility and will work independently to support various research projects. The ideal candidate must be able to attain a high degree of independence in helping to maintain the mouse colony and gnotobiotic facility. Candidates will need to demonstrate aptitudes in foresight, planning, and an ability to organize and schedule the many tasks associated with operating a gnotobiotic mouse facility.  Ability to build and assemble equipment and a minimum of 1 year of gnotobiotic experience are desired.  Candidates should have good hands, strong organizational skills, and a thorough understanding of the principals of sterilization. Ideal candidates are self-starters, comfortable with autonomy, and embrace opportunities to tackle new problems and challenges as part of a dynamic team.  If you have these skills and the ability to work independently and in collaboration with others, then this may be the position for you! 

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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 1 year of gnotobiotic experience.
• Ability to build and assemble equipment. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years of applicable animal care experience in a research or animal laboratory environment or a combination of equivalent education and work experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• In addition to the qualifications described for the Animal Care Assistant II level the Animal Care Assistant IIIs should have:
• Advanced knowledge of animal husbandry for a wide variety of animal species
• Ability to use the computer, or ability to learn, for variety of work-related activities such as record keeping, inventory systems, etc.
• Ability to train workers in animal husbandry and health checks.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

When driving, must have a valid California non-Commercial Class C license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Often lift and carry materials weighing up to 40 lbs. 
• Frequently handle materials up to 20 lb .Occasionally carry/pull up to 60 pounds, push over 60 pounds.
• Walk/stand for long periods. 
• Bend, squat, reach above shoulder level.
• Often use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.  
• Required vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral and depth perception.
• Ability to talk and to hear.

* - 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:

• May be required to work overtime, evenings and weekends, including Holidays, sometimes in inclement weather conditions.
• Work in direct contact with animals and all components of animal housing and animal research environment.  
• May be exposed to dust, fumes or gases, chemicals or toxic substances.

WORK STANDARDS:

• When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement at https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/hr-processes-policiespolicies/labor-relations-collective-bargaining.