Life Science Research Professional 2
Company: Stanford University
Location: Stanford
Posted on: February 11, 2025
Job Description:
Stanford University is seeking a Life Science Research
Professional 2 to assist in developing and deploying a pooled cell
engineering platform using single-cell genomics and high-throughput
gene delivery. This position will support a portfolio project
within Stanford Medicine Catalyst. Stanford Medicine Catalyst is a
joint strategic effort between Stanford's School of Medicine,
Stanford Health Care, and Stanford Children's Health, and serves as
Stanford Medicine's flagship innovation program to support
inventors across the Stanford community in developing and
accelerating their most promising innovations for transformative
health. The duties for this role include the following:
Collaborate with highly motivated
researchers on the cutting edge of single-cell biology and cell
engineering to develop a therapeutic screening platform.Work
together with team members in the construction and sequencing of
single-cell transcriptomic and epigenetic libraries.Conduct lab
experiments involving isolation and culture of immune cells from
primary human blood products.Transform and grow bacterial stocks
for the purpose of isolating recombinant plasmid DNA.Conduct
complex lab experiments to gather data for a portion of an
innovative and novel combinatorial screening project.Participate in
multidisciplinary teams across different faculties or
schools.Perform ongoing literature review to remain current with
new procedures and related research; apply to ongoing research and
development of new protocols. Contribute substantively to the
preparation of papers for publication, especially in the results
section, and to publication of findings. Present ongoing work to
colleagues and/or academic conferences. *- Other duties may also be
assigned EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED): Bachelor's degree in
related scientific field KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
(REQUIRED): - Comprehensive understanding of scientific principles.
- General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master
computer programs, databases, and scientific applications. - Strong
analytical skills and excellent judgment. - Ability to maintain
detailed records of experiments and outcomes. - Ability to work
under deadlines with general guidance is essential. - Excellent
organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately
complete detailed work.CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES: NonePHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS*: - Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat,
grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, perform
desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, write by hand, lift,
carry, push and pull objects weighing over 40 pounds. -
Occasionally sit, kneel, crawl, reach and work above shoulders,
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. -
Add or subtract physical requirements based on the requirements of
your specific job. (remove this statement for posting)*- 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 working in close
proximity to blood borne pathogens. - Position may at times require
the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials
and/or infectious diseases are present. - Position may at times
require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous
materials and/or infectious diseases are present. - 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. - May require extended or
unusual work hours based on research requirements and business
needs.The expected pay range for this position is $71,000 to
$88,000 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 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.As an organization that receives
federal funding, Stanford University has a COVID-19 vaccination
requirement that will apply to all university employees, including
those working remotely in the United States and applicable
subcontractors. To learn more about COVID policies and guidelines
for Stanford University Staff, please visit
https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/working-stanford/covid-19/interim-policies/covid-19-surveillance-testing-policy.
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