Deliverer I

🔍 School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States

New

📁: Research

📅   : 13 hours ago Post Date

📅   : 108404 Requisition #

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.

The Clinical and Translational Research Unit (CTRU) laboratory at Stanford University, is the institute’s largest, research focused, ambulatory care and laboratory services group offering both adult and pediatric bedside, phlebotomy, dietary and laboratory services across the research community. The CTRU laboratory designs and collaborates on studies, both locally and globally, supporting research across a broad range of platforms including proteomics, immunology, genomics, cancer and much more.

The CTRU is a primary backbone for accelerating the translation of bedside diagnostics and treatments and advancing research technologies into clinical applications. Learn more at https://med.stanford.edu/ctru.html.

We are seeking a full time Deliverer I to pick up and deliver laboratory specimens, reagents, or other lab supplies to and from designated sites at the medical campus at Stanford University and the CTRU labs. Delivery of specimens within designated timeframes. Use of work vehicles, some walking, as well as lifting or carrying specimens or other lab supplies. Specimens are packaged and transported per Stanford University regulations and specific protocol requirements; no direct exposure to specimens is expected as samples are sealed within collection containers and are transported within approved biological specimen bags, with the handling of the sealed collection containers (with the appropriate PPE donned) occurring only as necessary. The Deliverer I is responsible for the safe, timely transport, receipt, and initial processing of research samples, materials, and documentation. This role supports laboratory operations by ensuring accurate intake, proper handling, and compliance with established protocols and safety standards. Work will be conducted under supervision of the CTRU lab supervisor(s).

Additional duties include:

•    Recording details of specimens in CTRU systems, including transport logs and other electronic databases. Must be performed with a high degree of accuracy.
•    General support admin tasks – assist with organizing, updating, printing, scanning, emailing, and maintaining various supplies, binders, and logs (e.g. printing, scanning, and emailing temperature monitoring logs).
•    Serving as a primary point of contact for lab phone calls and intake window inquiries, fielding questions related to sample pickups, study logistics, and supply drop-offs. Messages are taken, information is provided when possible, and complex questions are routed to the appropriate lab staff or the CTRU Lab Request email. Timely communication and accurate handoffs are ensured to maintain sample tracking and workflow continuity.
•    At the intake window, materials from study teams are received and either stored appropriately or handed off directly to processors, as needed. Study teams are contacted by the Deliverer I to retrieve unused processing kits and shipping boxes. Samples are logged into Open Specimen with careful attention to accuracy and proper association with the correct study and participant. This includes retrieving samples from the intake window or from those returned by Deliverer 1 or others, with built-in quality control checks performed during the data entry process.
•    Monitoring inventory levels at 800 Welch Road and provides supervisor updates when office supplies and lab reagents are low and need to be purchased by the lab.
•    Running Tests, Logging Test Results – Perform urine pregnancy tests or urine dipstick tests on urine samples. Performing blood glucose or hematocrit tests on the Nova analyzer. Performing blood A1c tests on the Siemens analyzer. Includes logging test results on paper forms and in an electronic database accurately.

*- Other duties may also be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Experience working in a clinical, research, laboratory, or healthcare environment
•    Familiarity with biological specimen handling, chain-of-custody practices, or laboratory workflows
•    Experience using electronic tracking systems or databases (e.g., specimen logs, inventory systems, or data entry platforms)
•    Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy
•    Experience performing basic laboratory tests or willingness to be trained on point-of-care testing equipment
•    Strong communication and customer service skills, with experience interacting with diverse staff groups
•    Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
•    Familiarity with safety protocols, PPE use, or regulated work environments

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

High School diploma or equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

• Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver’s License
• May require OSHA forklift endorsement

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

•    Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class C Driver’s license.
•    Must be able to lift boxes, mail bags, packages and tubs weighing 60 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds.
•    Must be able to push and maneuver a fully loaded cart weighing up to 650 pounds that requires an initial push force up to 70 pounds.
•    Frequently stand, twist, bend, stoop and squat.
•    Rarely performs desk-based computer tasks.

* - 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:

•    Work occurs in a research laboratory environment. Depending on research, may work in the vicinity of animals, chemicals, gasses, or hazardous materials.
•    Expected to follow all safety requirements and procedures including wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) if required.
•    Frequently exposed to hot and cold temperature extremes and inclement weather.
•    Required to wear appropriate uniform.
•    May be required to work overtime, evenings and weekends, including holidays, sometimes in inclement weather conditions.

The expected pay range for this position is $31.87 (Step 1) to $38.48 (Step 10) per hour. Placement in the pay range is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the 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.

* 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.

WORK STANDARDS (from JDL)

•    When conducting university business, must comply with California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
•    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 and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement at https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/workplace-essentials/policies/labor-relations-collective-bargaining.

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