Job Description
Life Science Technician I (Monday to Friday, 9:30am-6:00pm) School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States Research Post Date Apr 09, 2026 Requisition # 108740 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 This position will be 100% FTE. Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 6:00pm. The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking a Life Science Technician I for a funded basic/translation research laboratory to work in respiratory muscle biology and to perform the following duties and responsibilities under supervision: a variety of cellular a molecular assays in muscle biology and cancer biology to potentially include fluorescence microscopy, gel electrophoresis, western and northern blots, computerized image analysis, PCR, tissue culture; handle and breed transgenic mouse colonies; assist with pre-, intra- and post-operative support for small animal surgical procedures, including ultimately performance of procedures independently (may administer medications, anesthesia, physiological monitoring, data collection, surgical assistance and necropsy procedures). The LST I will be responsible for preparation of laboratories and sterilization necessary items for scheduled studies. The keeping of detailed records and orderly laboratory is required and the ability to process and handle tissue specimens for microscopy. Additionally, assistance to the PI (MD) and a research scientist (Phd) in protocol-writing, grant-writing, and manuscript writing may be asked. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 4-year undergraduate degree in (or extensive coursework in) Biology, Physiology, or closely related field. 4-months experience in laboratory work or a combination of equivalent education and relevant work experience/trai