Life Science Technician I (Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm)

Stanfordlivetickets; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits start when you start

PTO 18+ days per year

Flexible work options

Tuition assistance $6000+ annually

403(b) plan

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking a Life Science Technician I to perform animal techniques within germ-free isolators and gnotobiotic cages.

The role requires attention to detail, record keeping, and collaboration with research personnel. Typical hours are 7:00 am–4:00 pm, with some evenings or weekends possible, on-site in Stanford, CA.

Qualifications

• One year of laboratory work experience or equivalent education.
• Experience with gnotobiotic animals and keeping detailed records.
• Ability to work with specialized isolators and maintain sterility.

Responsibilities

• Perform animal techniques within germ-free isolators and cages.
• Maintain records related to animal husbandry and breeding.
• Follow strict sterility requirements and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Gnotobiotic animals

Record keeping

Animal husbandry

Laboratory procedures

Collaboration

Education

One year of laboratory experience or college science

Tools

Gnotobiotic equipment

Gnotobiotic cages

Sterile techniques

Job description

Life Science Technician I (Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm)

Stanford, CA, United States (On-site)

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.

Stanford University's Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology has a strong tradition of making significant contributions to basic research. The Division is also committed to clinical and outcomes research, has a successful track record of training fellows for academic careers, and is dedicated to providing care for patients with complex gastrointestinal and liver diseases.

Stanford University is currently seeking a Life Science Technician I to perform animal techniques within the germ-free/gnotobiotic isolators and gnotobiotic cages. This role demands specialized training and meticulous attention to detail, including the cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of isolators.

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 4 pm, with some flexibility in the work hours. It may require some evening and weekend shifts. Applicants should have experience with gnotobiotic animals and maintaining records related to animal husbandry and breeding. The selected candidate will perform highly detailed procedures on animals and gnotobiotic equipment with minimal supervision to ensure compliance with sterility requirements.

Qualifications:

• Preferred 2 years of experience with gnotobiotic animals and maintaining records related to animal husbandry and breeding.
• Experience with the following procedures and models in mice: bacterial gavaging, collection of feces, urine, and/or blood, tissue dissection and harvesting samples, tumor implantation, Allergy models, Obesity models, Colitis Models, Cancer Models.
• Exceptional attention to details.
• Ability to work collaboratively with research personnel.
• Possess computer skills and ability to set-up record keeping systems.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

• One year’s employment experience in laboratory work or a combination of equivalent education and relevant work experience/training (e.g., one year of college science).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Work requires the ability to follow detailed instructions and keep accurate records.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

• None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, write by hand.
• Ability to stand and move on hard surfaces for up to eight hours.
• Occasionally lift and handle materials up to 10 pounds.
• Rarely carry/pull and/or push up to 20 pounds.
• Must have correctible vision to perform duties of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work occurs in a research laboratory environment. Depending on research, 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.

WORKING STANDARDS:

• 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/ .
• Pay Range $33.33-$40.19
• Pay Frequency Hourly
• Fixed Term N
• Stanford Schools and Units School of Medicine
• Full time or Part time Full Time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Job Category Bargaining Unit -TMS
• Posting Date 07/15/2026, 05:05 PM
• Grade A18 - Bargaining Unit Role
• Job Identification 108685

Benefits that support you, and your future

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits start when you start

Flexible work options

$6000+ annual tuition and training assistance

403(b) plan

Mental health and wellness programs

Free and discounted commuter transportation

Applies to regular full-time positions.

Notice to Applicants
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 accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.
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.
Stanford University provides job pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a particular job. The specific pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic work location, relevant knowledge, skills and abilities, relevant education, years of relevant experience, depth and breadth of relevant experience, and performance; further including but not limited to other business and organization needs such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the minimum qualifications, departmental budget availability, and market and internal equity across the university, school/ unit, department, as well as job reporting relations hips.

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