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Life Science Technician II

Employer: Stanford University
Location: School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States

Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Life Science Technician II🔍School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States📁Research📅Sep 09, 2019 Post Date📅84587 Requisition #Stanford University, Division of The Sean N. Parker Center for Allergy and Asthma Research is seeking a Life Science Technician II to perform basic functions and activities involved in defined research projects, and independently conduct and analyze experiments.

Duties include:

Work independently to isolate and freeze Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cell (PBMC), serum, and plasma from blood samples of allergic patients. Perform basophil activation test and assess cellular activation in blood samples of allergic patients. Perform in vitro stimulation of patients’ peripheral blood samples with appropriate dosage of allergens under optimal stimulation condition, select suitable antibodies for cell phenotyping by flow cytometry, CyTOF, isolate DNA from leukocytes in blood samples, prepare cDNA library for transciptome analysis.
Follow the manuals of company sponsored clinical trial study to process and ship participants’ samples to study central lab.
Maintain detailed record of lab samples specimen database using biobank and redcap. The LST will keep detailed samples processing and shipping records of company sponsored clinical trial study
Clearly write experimental notes (including results), record and organize data according to different projects. S/he will collect data sets from immunological assays of human blood samples and process them by computer software and then entered processed data in spreadsheets.
Help with general lab maintenance as needed; maintain lab stock, manage chemical inventory and safety records, and provide general lab support as needed.
Help orient and train new staff or students.

*- Other duties may also be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work.
Laboratory experience with handling and analyses of human blood samples is highly desired.
Ability to work independently, be highly motivated, well organized, and adaptable and work well within a highly interdisciplinary team.
Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
General understanding of scientific principles.
Proficient computer skills (Mac and PC) and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

Two years of laboratory experience or two years of college coursework in the scientific discipline a combination of equivalent education and relevant work experience.
Work requires the ability to follow detailed instructions and keep accurate records.

UNUSUAL 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.

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.
Position may require repetitive motion.

WORK 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/. and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement at https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/hr-processes-policiespolicies/labor-relations-collective-bargaining.

Additional Information

Schedule: Full-time
Job Code: 5644
Employee Status: Regular
Grade: A24
Requisition ID: 84587

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