South Midwest HERC

The Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford University is seeking a Life Science Technician I to join the lab of Dr. ME Hartnett, Professor of Ophthalmology, to perform basic functions and activities involved in defined research projects, and conduct and analyze experiments under supervision. To learn more about our department, please visit: http://med.stanford.edu/ophthalmology.html

Duties and responsibilities include:

* Basic molecular biology and cloning (isolation, purification and maintenance of bacteria and basic manipulation of bacterial plasmids)

* Genotyping (clipping, PCR, and gel electrophoresis)

* Rodent colony maintenance * Rodent dissections

* Assist with rodent eye procedures

* Data acquisition

* Maintain accurate documentation of experimental protocols and perform mathematical analysis of data.

Under supervision from the PI, the incumbent will perform techniques that require delicate manipulation and/or fine adjustments. After training is complete and adequate independent abilities have been cultivated, work will be performed routinely without direct supervision, however all work is reviewed and discussed with supervisor.

The expected pay range for this position is $28.70 to $34.60 / hour.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Placement in the pay range is also subject to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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.

Anticipated Shift:

Monday-Friday 8 am-5pm. The anticipated shift is based on the operational needs and can change at any time, with notice.