Genetics Lab Assistant I: Basic Lab & Animal Care

School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University Department of Genetics is seeking a full-time Laboratory Assistant I to perform basic lab tasks and support science teams.

You will make media, reagents, buffers, and plates; keep simple records; help collect or process samples; order supplies; and assist with safety and daily lab operations.

Training provided; candidates with basic lab exposure and a careful, reliable work style are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Some familiarity with a laboratory environment is helpful but not required.
• Will be trained to perform this work.
• Attention to accuracy with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.
• 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.

Skills

Basic Arithmetic skills

Initiative

Good judgment

Job description

Stanford University Department of Genetics is seeking a full-time Laboratory Assistant I to perform basic lab tasks and support science teams.

You will make media, reagents, buffers, and plates; keep simple records; help collect or process samples; order supplies; and assist with safety and daily lab operations.

Training provided; candidates with basic lab exposure and a careful, reliable work style are encouraged to apply.