Laboratory Operations Lead (Lab Assistant III)

Stanford University School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto, CA, seeks a full-time Laboratory Assistant III to support a busy genetics laboratory. The role involves planning, scheduling, coordinating lab operations, maintaining stock and equipment, and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory policies.

Responsibilities include coordinating duties with supervision, training staff, and maintaining records. The position may require handling reagents and performing equipment servicing or arranging

Qualifications

• Requires coordination of multiple lab duties within policy and budget guidelines.
• Ability to coordinate and organize a variety of duties in a laboratory environment.
• Experience with maintaining lab records and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate supporting lab operations and maintenance.
• Ensure cleaning and maintenance of laboratory and equipment.
• Comply with health and safety policies and regulations.
• Maintain stock control and inventory of lab supplies and equipment.
• Determine supplies and reagents needed and order to maintain stock.
• Provide lab support services and assist with demonstrations.
• Perform routine equipment servicing or arrange external service.
• Lead and train lower-level staff and communicate tasks from supervisor.
• Promote adherence to safety rules.

Skills

Lab coordination

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Equipment maintenance

Training staff

Education

Laboratory experience or related education

Job description

Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto, CA, seeks a full-time Laboratory Assistant III to support a busy genetics laboratory. The role involves planning, scheduling, coordinating lab operations, maintaining stock and equipment, and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory policies.

Responsibilities include coordinating duties with supervision, training staff, and maintaining records. The position may require handling reagents and performing equipment servicing or arranging