Laboratory Assistant I

Laboratory Assistant I

The Department of Genetics at Stanford University is looking for a full-time Laboratory Assistant I to perform basic laboratory tasks on a day-to-day basis as assigned, and/or carry out minor support or service functions.

Core Duties:

• 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.
• Adhere to safety rules.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some familiarity with a laboratory environment helpful but not required. Will be trained to do this work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• 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