Laboratory Research Coordinator

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Familiarity with databases, reporting, and performance indicators. 
•    Microsoft office suite or ability to learn new software. 
•    Organizational skills to troubleshoot unplanned situations while still meeting established deadlines. 
•    The ability to communicate both in writing and verbally. 
•    Capable of independent and self-motivated work to complete tasks with minimal direction. 
•    Must maintain punctuality, good attendance and flexibility to work hours when study subjects are scheduled.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Two year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
General knowledge of medical terminology.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

•    Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully. 
•    Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds. 
•    Occasionally kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more, 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.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

•    Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections. 
•    May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs. 
•    Will require working in close proximity to blood borne pathogens by following universal precautions and EHS recommendations. 
•    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.

•    Onsite: This position is based primarily in Stanford’s Research Park, but may also work at Stanford main campus and Stanford Redwood City campus.

WORK STANDARDS (from JDL)

•    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.