Laboratory Assistant III (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm)

Stanford Blood Center; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Laboratory Assistant to support vital research in thoracic surgery. This role involves collecting and organizing tissue specimens, managing patient data, and contributing to groundbreaking studies in tumor biology and respiratory muscle work. You will be working in a dynamic research environment, collaborating with a team committed to quality assurance and innovative research. If you are passionate about science and eager to make a difference in the medical field, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values safety, collaboration, and excellence in research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology with lab experience preferred.
• Ability to work with human tissues and database management.

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize tissue specimens in the operating room.
• Enter and retrieve patient data for clinical research studies.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Wet lab experience

Database software proficiency

Anatomy knowledge

Manual dexterity

Education

Four-year college degree in Biology

Additional year of laboratory experience

Tools

PC word processing software

Laboratory equipment

Job description

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.

Position will be available to start in May 2025.

Anticipated Shift:

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. The anticipated shift is based on the operational needs and can change at any time, with notice.

This position within the Division of Thoracic Surgery will support translational research and quality assurance activities within the division. Two major areas of research within the Division – tumor biology work and respiratory muscle work – depend largely upon the acquisition of tissue and blood specimens from the operating room. Furthermore, correlative studies and quality assurance activities utilizing information learned from analysis of these tissues in the laboratory and clinical information requires a robust Thoracic Surgery Clinical Database.

This position is for an individual who will split his/her time between collecting/organizing tissue specimens in the operating room and collecting/entering/retrieving patient data for the clinical database and for ongoing and new clinical research studies. Tissue collected from the OR will need to be prepared (e.g., snap-frozen or placed into preservative solutions), apportioned, labeled, and transported to the various laboratories. Demographic and clinical data will need to be collected from patient charts and entered into the database or retrieved for clinical research studies.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four-year college degree with substantial Biology and laboratory coursework desired.
• Some wet lab experience highly preferred.
• Facility with PC word processing and database software.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and ability to work with human tissues.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

In addition to the requirements of the Laboratory Assistant II, this position requires at least an additional year of experience in laboratory-related work or a combination of equivalent education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• In addition to qualifications listed for the Laboratory Assistant II level, these employees must be able to coordinate and organize a variety of duties within general guidelines; they must be thoroughly familiar with various needs of a laboratory.
• Must be able to establish good working relationships with a variety of professional, technical, and support staff and/or students.
• Ability to train and/or lead employees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Manual dexterity to perform assigned tasks.
• Write by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts.
• 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.

* - 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, 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.

Additional and/or Unusual WORKING CONDITIONS:

May be required to drive to off-campus hospital locations.

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.

The expected pay range for this position is $33.63 (Step 1) to $40.55 (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.

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.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification 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.