Laboratory Assistant 1

Laboratory Assistant 1

The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. The school encompasses 24 departments and 25 interdisciplinary programs. H&S is home to fundamental and applied research, where free, open, and critical inquiry is pursued across disciplines. As the university’s largest school, H&S serves as the foundation of a Stanford undergraduate education no matter which discipline students pursue as a major. Graduate students work alongside world-renowned faculty to pursue and shape foundational research that leads to breakthroughs and discoveries that shed new light on the past, influence the present, and shape the future. Together, faculty and students in H&S engage in inspirational teaching, learning, and research every day.

Department Description: The Schumer lab (https://schumerlab.com) has a position for a motivated research assistant at the Lab Assistant I level with interests in genomics, evolutionary, or molecular biology. Our lab focuses on understanding the role of hybridization in evolutionary processes. Research in the lab combines experimental and computational approaches with a particular focus on the genetics of natural populations. This position will provide opportunities to learn a range of molecular biology and genomic techniques and offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with evolutionary, molecular, and development biologists.

Position Summary: The Department of Biology is seeking a Lab Assistant 1. The Lab Assistant 1 will work under general supervision of members of the Schumer lab and must possess and demonstrate a positive outlook on continuous process improvement efforts while maintaining a team-focused mindset. The position will support ongoing data collection and projects in lab - clear communication and excellent organizational skills are crucial. Past experience in molecular biology is an added benefit for this position.

This is a 100% FTE, 1 year fixed term, non-exempt position with possibility of renewal. This position will be based on the Stanford campus.

If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and abilities, we encourage you to apply. Thank you for considering employment opportunities with the School of Humanities and Sciences.

CORE DUTIES:

● Make routine media, reagents, buffers, and plates. Sterilize, aliquot.

● Perform basic record-keeping e.g., recording usage of laboratory equipment and materials, performing data entry, photocopying, logging and labeling specimens and samples.

● May collect samples, process, store, and ship non-hazardous materials.

● Order supplies such as reagents (chemicals, agar, etc.) and glassware as appropriate to meet needs.

● Perform miscellaneous duties such as organizing supply storage, assisting in moving laboratory furniture or equipment, disposing of unwanted equipment as needed.

● Assist higher level lab employee by holding animals or performing other manual tasks such as setting up apparatus.

● May provide backup for an absent Glassware Washer.

● Provide basic care of laboratory animals, including feeding and watering animals as well as cleaning cages or tanks, according to standard operating procedures or research protocols.

● Record food, water, urine or other animal-related measurements.

● May perform any of the duties described in the Laboratory Glassware Washer specification or other duties as assigned

● Adhere to safety rules.

* Other duties may also be assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Education and Experience Required

Some familiarity with a laboratory environment helpful but not required. Will

be trained to do this work.

Minimum Qualifications

● In addition to the qualifications listed for the Laboratory Glassware Washer, these

employees must have demonstrated initiative and good judgment.

● Required to perform work with a minimum of error and less day-to-day supervision.

● Basic Arithmetic skills

In addition, preferred requirements include:

● Coursework or research experience in Biology.

● Past experience working in a molecular lab environment.

● Past experience working with vertebrate animals.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work occurs in a research laboratory environment. Depending on research, Lab Assistants 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.

The expected pay range for this position is $27.18 (Step 1) to $32.86 (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.

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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 [email protected]. 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.

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.