Lab Aide

Who we are:
Gladstone Institutes is an independent, not-for-profit research institution. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of all people through medical research and education in neuroscience, cardiovascular biology, immunology, and stem cell biology. Home to notable leaders in science and biomedicine, Gladstone comprises four institutes as well as various centers and programs. All of its approximately 500 members are aligned in their mission to carry out or support science that overcomes disease. Located in an award-winning building at the Mission Bay Campus, Gladstone offers a competitive salary and benefits program. It provides an ideal environment for those seeking to maximize and fully leverage their potential. Consider Gladstone and make a difference in human health.

About the Role:
Gladstone seeks a laboratory aide to provide support for the Gladstone Institute of Data Science and Biotechnology.

What you will do:
• Cleaning / autoclaving of glassware
• Preparation of reagents and plates according to protocols supplied by lab and/or scientists
• Biohazard / chemical / radioactive waste handling according to OSHA standards
• Maintenance of tissue culture facilities including autoclaving, incubators and cleaning tissue culture biosafety cabinets
• Conference room set ups
• Maintenance of lab inventory
• General Laboratory housekeeping
 

What you will need:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Additional coursework or degree in a related scientific field is a plus
• Highly organized, flexible, and able to efficiently work in a collaborative, fast-paced, friendly and diverse environment
• Exemplary work ethics and good communication skills
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and equipment
• Adherence to laboratory safety guidelines and practices
• Moderate lifting

Salary Range:

$23.27/hr. -$27.38/hr.

Gladstone Perks & Benefits

• People–work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates within an organization that values each member of its community.

• A meaningful place to grow and learn–whether it’s your professional skills or scientific knowledge, we have the resources and environment to advance either so you can better support Gladstone’s mission to drive a new era of discovery in disease-oriented science and to mentor tomorrow’s leaders in an inspiring and excellent environment.

• Healthy work/life balance–you are highly engaged and productive at work because you can have time to recharge and enjoy a vibrant life outside of work.

• Compensation–competitive salary. Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

• Excellent benefits–generous medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid vacation, commuter benefits, access to free shuttle transportation.
   

​Gladstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other non-job related characteristic. We make all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment.