Purchasing Assistant (Lab Manager Assistant)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College-level education with a BS in Chemistry, Biology or other STEM major is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail with highly accurate work product.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to use good judgment in responding to inquiries.
• Able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people at all levels.
• Ability to be a team player who can work well both as part of a large group and independently.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

High School Diploma plus 2 years relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, strong command of the English language, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal and telephone communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, PDF, Power Point, and Databases. 
• Data entry experience.
• Must be able to understand and apply policies, procedures and protocols of the university. 
• Familiarity with purchasing/inventory control procedures and/or Stanford University financial systems highly desirable.
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail in a high-pressure environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone, sit and use light/fine grasping. 
• Occasionally stand, walk and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing 10 pounds or less. 
• Rarely kneel, crawl, climb, twist, bend, stoop, squat, reach or work above shoulders, grasp forcefully and sort, file paperwork or parts, lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing over 40 pounds.

* - 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:

May require extended working hours during peak cycles. Will require on-campus presence at least 3 times a week.

WORK STANDARDS:

• 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.

The expected pay range for this position is $26.60 to $34.39 per annum/hour.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. 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.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.