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Stanford University · 1 day ago

Life Science Technician 1 (On-Site Only)

Stanford, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$33.33/hr - $40.19/hr

1+ years exp

Stanford University is a prestigious institution that encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including the School of Humanities and Sciences. The Life Science Technician I will support research projects in the Biology Department, focusing on plant functions and synthetic biology, while engaging in various laboratory tasks such as histological procedures and molecular biology assays.

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Responsibilities

Very simple animal dissection such as removing a readily accessible organ, preparation before and assistance during surgery, administration of medication and post-surgery care

Histological procedures involving fixation of tissue and staining specimens with stains that do not require microscopic control in proceeding from step to step

Maintenance and transfer of established cell lines where the culture conditions are well defined

Biochemical assays (often colorimetric or spectrophotometric) of compounds or enzymatic activity using well-established procedures where the determination of any settings or adjustments is provided to the technician

Molecular biology assays (polymerase chain reaction, sequencing reactions) where the protocol is well established

Operation of instruments (e.g., spectrophotometer, fraction collector, scintillation counter, PCR machines, light microscope, cell counter) where the settings are simple or prescribed; techniques such as centrifugation (not involving density gradients) or limited black and white photography

Isolation, purification and maintenance of bacteria and basic manipulation of bacterial plasmids using well-established protocols; determination of the concentration of cells

Complete and accurate documentation of the work performed

Other duties may also be assigned

Qualification

Histological proceduresMolecular biology assaysBiochemical assaysPlant biologyLaboratory experienceDocumentationCollaborationAttention to detail

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)

Benefits

Career development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Superb retirement plans

Generous time-off

Family care resources

Health care benefits

Free commuter programs

Ridesharing incentives

Discounts

Company

Stanford University

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Stanford University is a teaching and research university that focuses on graduate programs in law, medicine, education, and business.

Founded in 1885

Stanford, California, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.stanford.edu

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