Lab Assistant 1 - 100% FTE General Labor - Stanford, CA at Geebo

Lab Assistant 1 - 100% FTE

Stanford, CA Stanford, CA Full-time Full-time $25.
43 an hour $25.
43 an hour 6 days ago 6 days ago 6 days ago The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford.
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Lab Assistant 1 - 100% FTE The Shen Lab in the Department of Biology is seeking a lab assistant to provide support to the Biology research labs.
Duties will include washing of glassware including beakers, flasks, tubes, funnels and cylinders, plastic trays and wooden plant stakes.
Washing methods may vary including, hand washing, machine washing, boiling, and autoclaving.
Media preparation includes mixing chemicals, autoclaving, and pouring into defined containers.
Sterilizing materials for laboratory use includes glassware, racking and sterilizing pipette tips and autoclaving waste material.
Some familiarity with a laboratory environment is highly desired.
Training will be provided to perform the work.
Schedules will vary based on needs of labs and advance notice will be given.
There may be periods of decreased laboratory activity throughout the year.
This position is expected to work fully on-site.
This position is exempt from all animal related duties.
Job
Responsibilities:
Perform basic laboratory tasks on a day-to-day basis as assigned, and/or carry out minor support or service functions.
Initially work is performed under close supervision until it becomes routine.
After initial training, work is reviewed during progress and/or upon completion.
Changes to normal routine is set by supervisor.
Characteristic Duties The duties listed under this section are designed to provide a representative sampling of key tasks and/or responsibilities associated with the job.
They are not intended to be a complete list of all the duties performed by employees in the classification.
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.
May assist current research projects within the lab by following basic experimental procedures and moderate data analysis.
Adhere to safety rules.
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.
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 Physical Requirements Manual dexterity to perform assigned tasks Write by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, perform desk based computer tasks.
Frequently stand/walk, perform seated work, operate special machines Occasionally twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach /work above shoulders, light fine grasping.
Lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 20 pounds.
Rarely help move heavier items (e.
g.
chairs or lab equipment; packages of supplies; drums containing 2 to 15 gallons, depending on ability.
In some Glassware Washing operations, occasionally may pull a wheeled Glassware cart that weighs approximately 100 pounds.
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.
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.
The expected pay range for this position is $25.
43 (Step 1) to $30.
75 (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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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.

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