Life Science Research Professional 3 (1 YearFixed-Term)

Stanford University is seeking a

Life Science Research Professional 3 to perform complex functions

and activities involved in defined research projects, and

independently conduct a major portion of the research project(s).

The Department of Radiology at Stanford University is comprised of

world-renowned people and programs. As we plan to play a very

important role in the development of personalized medicine, by

moving advances from the laboratories to the clinic for improved

patient-centric care, our Life Science Research Professional plays

a vital role in helping our Department accomplish this. Under the

direction of the department, this position performs basic functions

and activities involved in defined research projects, and

independently conduct and analyze

experiments.

Duties

include

Develop

machine learning software to efficiently recognize features in

human images.

Provide

assistance to investigators in the design and development of

research studies, and responsible for data analysis and

record-keeping.

Design new research

studies in collaboration with the principal investigator, project

scientists, and research associates.

Carry out independent

research projects as warranted.

Responsible for

submission of protocols and implementation of studies, including

data analysis and drafting of manuscripts.

Directly supervise

various personnel during experiments.

Ensure safety, IACUC,

AALAC, EH&S, and CUPA compliance in research study

area.

Contribute

substantively to the preparation of papers for publication,

especially in the results section.

Supervise (either

formally or informally) staff or students as needed, including

oversight and instruction on techniques, as well as consultation on

project work. Serve as technical resource for other research

staff.

Perform complex

(lab and / or field) experiments for a major portion of the research

project.

Maintain

detailed records of experiments and

outcomes.

Interpret

and analyze results, often where few guidelines exist.

Based on prior

results, contribute to development of new research protocols and

procedures or adaptation of existing

protocols.

Make

recommendations on plan design and / or research direction to

principal

investigator.

Work

with health and safety department to ensure lab complies with

regulations and all required trainings.

Participate in

multidisciplinary teams across different faculties or schools.

Perform ongoing

literature review to remain current with new procedures and related

research; present findings for lab work group.

Oversee supply and

equipment budget under minimal supervision of principal

investigator or business manager.

Work with health and

safety department to ensure lab complies with regulations and all

required trainings.

Formally supervise

and train new staff or students as needed, including hiring,

performance management, and related duties. Provide instruction on

techniques and consultation on project

work.

• Other duties may also be

assigned.

EDUCATION

& EXPERIENCE

(REQUIRED) : BS

in engineering degree and MS degree that includes analystics and

one year of relevant industry experience including machine

learning; or PhD in related science

field.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(REQUIRED) : BS

in the development and implementation of machine learning

code.

Skills to

organize information and keep accurate records for each

experiment.

Excellent

organizational and time management

skill.

Excellent

interpersonal and oral communication skills to coordinate with a

wide range of personnel, including subordinates, supervisors,

faculty, post-docs, students, and research animal

staff.

Excellent

computer skills using spreadsheet, database, and word processing

software; experience with Windows and DOS; Experience with Python

or C, SQL, R, Tableau, MongoDB, NoSQL, Google Cloud,

PySpark.

Ability to

learn and follow procedures with minimal supervision; demonstrated

ability to understand and follow written procedures and verbal

instructions.

Skills

to clean, order supplies for, and maintain organization within a

research lab.

Skills

to directly supervise employees and to indirectly supervise a

variety of researchers and collaborators on multiple, concurrent in

vivo studies.

General

computer skills, experience with databases and scientific

applications, and ability to quickly learn and master computer

programs.

Strong

analytical skills and excellent judgment.

Ability to work under

deadlines with general guidance is essential.

Excellent

organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed

work

accurately.

Developing

project management

skills.

PHYSICAL

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.

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 work in an environment where animals are used for teaching

and research.

Position

may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where

hazardous materials and / or infectious diseases are present.

Employee may 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.

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

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 $100,082 to $118,812 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.

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.