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Sample Preparation Laboratory Manager
**Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford, California, United States**
Research
Post Date Oct 06, 2025
Requisition #
**_This position has been deemed critical by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Dean's Office and is exempt from the hiring pause._**
**This position is based on Stanford's main campus. Telecommuting is not available for this role. Interested candidates must include a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.**
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
**About Us**
The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability strives to create a future when humans and nature thrive in concert and in perpetuity. The school is made up of a three-part structure to drive global impact: Our academic departments and programs educate students and create new knowledge across areas of research that are crucial for advancing the long-term prosperity of the planet and people; Institutes bridge scholarship at Stanford and beyond, bringing multiple viewpoints to bear on urgent challenges; The Sustainability Accelerator drives new policy and technology solutions through a worldwide network of partners who work with our teams to develop solutions at a global scale. The school is dedicated to creating and supporting a community with the richness of experience and background needed to create solutions that benefit all people, particularly those most affected by environmental damage and climate change.
For more information on the school, clickhere.
The Sample Preparation Laboratory (SPL) provides centralized sample preparation facilities, offering training and expert guidance for users both within the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and the greater Stanford community. The SPL is equipped to prepare a variety of sample types, including rocks, minerals, glasses, ceramics, metals, soils, fossils, and plant tissues. This includes the instrumentation/techniques required to complete the following: sample cutting, coring, drilling, crushing, grinding, and pulverization; sample mounting, polishing, and optical imaging; mineral picking and density separation. Laboratory equipment includes resin mount making and polishing equipment, optical microscopes (including an automated stage version), rock saws, ball mills, muffle furnace, sieve shaker, rock crushing and pulverizing equipment, density separator, magnetic separators, and heavy liquid density separation facilities.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Laboratory Manager to oversee the operations of the SPL. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day lab activities, ensure the precision and quality of sample preparation processes, and maintain a safe and efficient work environment. The Laboratory Manager will collaborate with researchers, students, and faculty to support cutting-edge geoscience research. The SPL is currently in the middle of a major renovation, and a successful candidate will have the opportunity to test, develop, and implement the innovative sample preparation methods required to keep Stanford researchers on the cutting-edge. The successful candidate will also have the chance to collaborate and collect data in other analytical facilities within the Doerr School of Sustainability (e.g., the Microanalysis Facility (MAF) and the Geochronology Cluster (GC)), ensuring that the methods being developed are consistent with the needs of those downstream laboratories. This will also provide opportunity for professional and career development.
**Your Responsibilities will include:**
+ Train and supervise laboratory users on the instruments and techniques, including the preparation and processing of geoscience samples for structural geology, mineralogy, volcanology, paleontology, and materials science research.
+ Ensure the integrity and quality of all prepared samples through rigorous quality control testing and measures.
+ Develop methods for producing polished resin mounts for electron microscopy (imaging, compositional analyses, and crystallographic analyses) using the new suite of instruments including a Struers Accutom 100, Struers Citovac, and Struers Tegramin 30.
+ Advise researchers on sample preparation and mineral separation methods to meet their specific project goals
+ Develop and optimize sample preparation procedures to ensure precision and accuracy in sample preparation
+ Perform administrative duties such as coordinating the daily schedule for laboratory operations using iLab, purchasing consumables, scheduling hazardous waste pickup, and maintaining laboratory documentation.
+ Maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring regular calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting and work with service engineers as required.
+ Collaborate with lab users, facilities staff, EH&S representatives and other facility lab managers as required.
+ Maintain compliance with university, county, state and federal health and safety requirements.
_* - 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._
**To be successful in this position, you will need:**
+ Bachelors' degree in discipline such as, earth science, analytical chemistry, materials science, or a related field and two years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
+ Working understanding of academic research laboratory needs.
+ Demonstrated experience managing budgets.
+ Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects in a complex and technical environment.
+ General background in a discipline related to the work of a sample preparation lab.
+ Demonstrated supervisory experience.
+ Knowledge and experience in managing facilities, operations, maintenance, space, and equipment administration in a research or teaching setting.
+ Excellent communication and customer service skills.
+ Familiarity with health and safety compliance regulations.
**In addition, our preferred qualifications include:**
+ Masters degree or Ph.D. in Geology or Earth Sciences or other relevant field with completed laboratory coursework involving crystallography, microscopy, mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry and a demonstrated ability to identify minerals in rocks and disaggregated samples.
+ Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the safe handling of concentrated acids including appropriate personal protection equipment to minimize exposure to hazards.
+ Experience/knowledge in the following areas:
+ Preparation of rock samples for chemical or petrographic study including thin section, scanning electron microscope, electron microprobe analysis, or related analysis.
+ Physical processing of rocks to extract mineral concentrates for geochronology and thermochronology.
+ Preparation of rock powders for whole rock geochemistry.
+ Micro-CT 3D imaging and image processing.
+ Physical and chemical processing of quartz-bearing rocks to produce purified extracts of beryllium and aluminum for cosmogenic nuclide measurements.
**Physical Requirements*:**
+ Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, perform desk-based computer tasks, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing over 50 pounds.
+ Performing repetitive tasks such as climbing, scrubbing, sweeping, mopping, chopping and mixing or operation of hand and foot controls.
+ Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and move on hard surfaces for up to 8 hours per day.
+ Must have correctable vision to perform duties of the job.
+ Ability to work in a dusty and odorous environment.
**WORKING CONDITIONS:**
+ May be exposed to high voltage electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise > 80dB TWA, Allergens/Biohazards/Chemicals /Asbestos, confined spaces, working at heights up to 10 feet, temperature extremes, heavy metals, unusual work hours and/or inclement weather.
_* - 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 the job._
The expected pay range for this position is $92,587 to $105,351 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to geographic location, knowledge, skills and abilities, relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, performance; as well as other business and organization needs such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the minimum qualifications, departmental budget availability, and market and internal equity across the unit, department and reporting relationships.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website ( 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.
How to Apply
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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.
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 acontact 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.
Additional Information
+ **Schedule: Full-time**
+ **Job Code: 4946**
+ **Employee Status: Regular**
+ **Grade: H**
+ **Requisition ID: **
+ **Work Arrangement : On Site**

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At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for quality testing of product from tanks, railcars, truck offloading, field samples, process samples and customer samples.  Testing will include gas chromatography and physical properties testing/ASTM testing.  Technician will be responsible for producing accurate results and creating Certificates of Analysis. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets up and operates laboratory instruments to perform standardized testing in accordance with industry and internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Conducts sampling in most weather conditions. Receives samples from outside organizations. Logs samples upon arrival to the lab and conditions them for testing.

• Conducts required certification analysis for all products per ASTM, EPA, and GPA guidelines. Documents all test results.

• Prepares and issues certificate of analysis (CoA) in accordance with established standards.

• Conducts maintenance on laboratory testing and sampling equipment

• Cleans and sterilizes laboratory testing and sampling equipment.

• Conducts instrument validation to ensure accuracy, precision, and reliability.

• Maintains inventory of chromatographic gases, standards, and consumables.

• Complies with laboratory’s safety plan (LSP) and MPLX quality

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required

• Valid driver’s license required

• Must be able to pass drug test and background check

• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

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As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

Evans City, Pennsylvania

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

Location Address:

440 Hartmann Rd

Education:

High School (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship  or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here .

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at  .The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

An exciting career awaits you

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for quality testing of product from tanks, railcars, truck offloading, field samples, process samples and customer samples.  Testing will include gas chromatography and physical properties testing/ASTM testing.  Technician will be responsible for producing accurate results and creating Certificates of Analysis. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets up and operates laboratory instruments to perform standardized testing in accordance with industry and internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Conducts sampling in most weather conditions. Receives samples from outside organizations. Logs samples upon arrival to the lab and conditions them for testing.

• Conducts required certification analysis for all products per ASTM, EPA, and GPA guidelines. Documents all test results.

• Prepares and issues certificate of analysis (CoA) in accordance with established standards.

• Conducts maintenance on laboratory testing and sampling equipment

• Cleans and sterilizes laboratory testing and sampling equipment.

• Conducts instrument validation to ensure accuracy, precision, and reliability.

• Maintains inventory of chromatographic gases, standards, and consumables.

• Complies with laboratory’s safety plan (LSP) and MPLX quality

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required

• Valid driver’s license required

• Must be able to pass drug test and background check

• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

#GP #GPOPS

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

Evans City, Pennsylvania

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

Location Address:

440 Hartmann Rd

Education:

High School (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship  or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here .

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at  .The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

An exciting career awaits you

At MPC, we're committed to being a great place to work - one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for quality testing of product from tanks, railcars, truck offloading, field samples, process samples and customer samples. Testing will include gas chromatography and physical properties testing/ASTM testing. Technician will be responsible for producing accurate results and creating Certificates of Analysis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets up and operates laboratory instruments to perform standardized testing in accordance with industry and internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Conducts sampling in most weather conditions. Receives samples from outside organizations. Logs samples upon arrival to the lab and conditions them for testing.

• Conducts required certification analysis for all products per ASTM, EPA, and GPA guidelines. Documents all test results.

• Prepares and issues certificate of analysis (CoA) in accordance with established standards.

• Conducts maintenance on laboratory testing and sampling equipment

• Cleans and sterilizes laboratory testing and sampling equipment.

• Conducts instrument validation to ensure accuracy, precision, and reliability.

• Maintains inventory of chromatographic gases, standards, and consumables.

• Complies with laboratory's safety plan (LSP) and MPLX quality

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required

• Valid driver's license required

• Must be able to pass drug test and background check

• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

Evans City, Pennsylvania

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

Location Address:

440 Hartmann Rd

Education:

High School (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here .

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at .The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

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**Job Description**
**Every day, our BioLife Testing Laboratories' mission is to ensure the highest quality testing standards for the plasma we collect. The plasma our centers collect will become life-changing medicines for patients in need. Here, a commitment to lab testing quality, customer service to our centers and most importantly our commitment to our patients is expected.**
**_BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd._**
**What Takeda can offer you:**
**Takeda offers a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment. Every day at BioLife, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our donors, we'll support you.**
**More about us:**
**At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.**
**Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.**
**Responsible for performing testing in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), applicable sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), with emphasis on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA), and applicable Takeda and BioLife policies, procedures and quality initiatives.**
**_ACCOUNTABILITIES_**
**Perform only** **high and moderate complexity tests for which certification has been authorized by the laboratory director or designee and deemed commensurate with their education, training, and technical abilities.**
**Responsible for** **sample management, test performance, quality control, result review, result reporting and equipment maintenance such that accurate and appropriate sample testing is performed, completed, and reported in a timely manner.**
**Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of donor test results.**
**Test and maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as donor samples.**
**Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.**
**Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the laboratory management.**
**Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.**
**Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratories established performance specifications.**
**Participate in operational excellence initiatives and projects to drive a culture of continuous improvement to achieve site operational excellence goals (including but not limited to 5S, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen).**
**Other duties as assigned** **.**
**Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise**
**Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to maintain complete and accurate records**
**Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and analytical/problem solving skills**
**Proficiency in the use of personal computers and applicable software**
**Leadership**
**Integrity**
**Fairness**
**Honesty**
**Perseverance**
**Putting the patient at the center**
**Building trust with society**
**Reinforcing our reputation**
**Developing the business**
**Decision-making and Autonomy**
**Must be able to determine impact to product quality when testing deviations occur, contain the situation and implement preventive actions.**
**Interaction**
**Interfaces with employees of various educational backgrounds and levels within the company. Must be able to communicate effectively with all these various business partners.**
**Complexity**
**Ability to stand up for 6-8 hours**
**Ability to lift, carry and pull up to twenty-five (25) pounds**
**Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens requires 90% of work tasks to be performed while wearing gloves**
**_EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:_**
**Essential:**
**Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a biomedical discipline (Chemical, physical, biological, clinical lab science, or medical technology,)**
**OR**
**Associate degree from an accredited college/university in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology**
**Desired:**
**Bachelor's degree in medical technology or Associates degree in medical laboratory technology**
**1-year laboratory training or work experience preferred**
**MT or MLT certification from ASCP or other accredited certifying organization preferred**
**BioLife Compensation and Benefits** **Summary**
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
**For Location:**
USA - AL - Hoover
**U.S. Hourly Wage Range:**
$18.85 - $29.62
The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
**EEO Statement**
_Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law._
**Locations**
USA - AL - Hoover
**Worker Type**
Employee
**Worker Sub-Type**
Regular
**Time Type**
Full time
**Job Exempt**
No