Laboratory Assistant II (1 Year Fixed Term)School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United StatesNew ResearchPost Date 23 hours agoRequisition # 104338This 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.The Mourrain Lab at Stanford University is seeking a full time Animal Care Assistant II for a role focused on sleep studies using fish. The Mourrain Lab specializes in neuroscience, genetics, epigenetics, developmental biology, and engineering to achieve the following objectives:
Investigate the reasons behind sleep and how it enhances cognitive performance by altering synaptic connections.
Identify and address synaptic deficits observed in neurodevelopmental conditions like Fragile X syndrome, Autism, neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and age-related synaptic changes.
Study genes and processes essential for neuronal regeneration to repair damaged brain tissue, including the retina.
Enhance knowledge of gene regulation mechanisms and explore the impact of non-coding Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) on causing human diseases.
The Animal Care Assistant II will primarily provide maintenance and care of the large fish colony (>1,500 tanks) and procedure room. The Animal Care Assistant will be required to provide 2 daily feedings of the three species of fish currently housed in the lab including Zebrafish, Cavefish and Damionella.Additional duties include:
Maintenance of tank and facility cleanliness.
Supervision of water parameters and ensuring proper functionality of the running water system
Generating brineshrimp and rotifer live cultures to feed adult fish and larvae
Preparing animal facility for inspections (APLAC, ALAAC)
Maintain strains of fish (WT, nacre etc.)
Cross fish, collect clutches
Extract DNA and perform PCR for genotyping
Lab ordering
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. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Training in aquatic animals, zebrafish, cavefish, danionella handling.
Knowledge in molecular biology to perform DNA extraction, design primers, perform PCRs and understand DNA sequencing results
One year of applicable animal care experience in research or animal laboratory environment tor a combination of equivalent education and work experience
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED): This position requires a minimum of one year of Laboratory Assistant I level or a combination of education and relevant experience.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
In addition to the qualifications listed for the Laboratory Glassware Washer, these employees must have demonstrated initiative and good judgment.
Ability to perform work with a minimum of error under general supervision.
Ability to train others in aspects of Lab Assistant work.
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: · Would be required to work overtime, evenings and weekends, including Holidays, sometimes in inclement weather 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.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,http://adminguide.stanford.eduand the appropriate collective bargaining agreement at https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/hr-processes-policiespolicies/labor-relations-collective-bargaining.· Onsite : This position is based on the Stanford main campus. The expected pay range for this position is $28.46 (Step 1) to $34.38 (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 positionThis range is subject to the applicable bargaining unit agreement.
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.
Additional Information
Schedule: Full-time
Job Code: 5794
Employee Status: Fixed-Term
Grade: A16
Requisition ID: 104338
Work Arrangement : On Site
