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.

About the Department of Pathology:

Comprised of extraordinary faculty and staff, our mission is to improve the diagnosis, treatment and basic understanding of human disease.  We accomplish this through our clinical services, research, and training the future leaders in pathology and related fields.  A major focus of clinical research in the Department continues to be the correlation of patient outcome and treatment response with the surgical pathologic diagnosis of human cancers.  Everything we do is to provide the highest quality of pathology diagnostic services to the patients for whom we passionately care.

For more information about the department visit http://pathology.stanford.edu/ 

About the Position:

The Department of Pathology, Human Pathology Histology Services Laboratory, seeks a Life Science Technician 1 (LST-1) to assist with basic histotechnology services. The LST-1 will perform routine tasks in processing formalin-fixed and frozen research tissues. The LST-1 will also assist in maintaining lab organization as needed.
The Department of Pathology, Human Pathology Histology Services Laboratory, seeks a Life Science Technician 1 (LST-1) to assist with basic histotechnology services. The LST-1 will perform routine tasks in processing formalin-fixed and frozen research tissues. The LST-1 will also assist in maintaining lab organization as needed.

Duties include:

• Perform basic histotechnology, with processing tissue specimens for paraffin embedding, microtome sectioning, and staining.
• Assisting in maintaining and disposing of supplies and reagents.
• Perform basic immunohistochemistry, both manually and with programmable autostainer.

Education & Experience:

1 year of experience in laboratory work or equivalent training (e.g., one year of college science)

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, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing over 40 pounds
• Occasionally sit, kneel, crawl, reach and work above shoulders, sort and file paperwork or parts
• Rarely climb, scrub, sweep, mop, chop and mix or operate hand and foot controls.
• Must have correctible vision to perform duties of the job
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and move on hard surfaces for up to eight hours
• Ability to lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a dusty, dirty, and odorous environment
• Position may require repetitive motion

Working Conditions:

• May require working in close proximity to blood borne pathogens
• May require work in an environment where animals are used for teaching and research
• Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present
• Employee must perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses and shoes, protective clothing and gloves, and possibly a respirator
• May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs

  Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 5638
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: A18
• Requisition ID: 86252