Life Science Research Professional 2 (1 Year FixedTerm)

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 : None.

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.

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.

WORK

STANDARDS (from JDL) :

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 bases 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 $68,000 to $85,000 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.

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.