Life Science Research Professional 1

TheDepartmentofPediatricsatStanfordUniversityisseekingaLifeScienceResearchProfessionaltojointhelaboratoryofRaya Saab, MD in Division of Hematology/Oncology. This LifeScienceResearchProfessional1willperformbasicfunctionsandactivities involvedindefinedresearchprojects,andindependentlyconductandanalyzeexperiments.Specifically,thisindividualwillparticipatein development,validation,andapplicationofpreclinicalmodelsofpediatricsarcoma.

·       Planapproachtoexperimentsinsupportofresearchprojectsinlaband/orfieldbasedonknowledgeofscientifictheory.

·       Independentlyconductexperiments;maintaindetailedrecordsofexperimentsandoutcomes.

·       Applythetheoriesandmethodsofalifesciencedisciplinetointerpretandperformanalysesofexperimentresults;offer suggestions regarding modifications to procedures and protocols in collaboration with senior researcher.

·       Reviewliteratureonanongoingbasistoremaincurrentwithnewproceduresandapplylearningstorelatedresearch.

·       Contributetopublicationoffindingsasneeded.Participateinthepreparationofwrittendocuments,includingprocedures, presentations, and proposals.

·       Helpwithgenerallabmaintenanceasneeded;maintainlabstock,managechemicalinventoryandsafetyrecords,and provide general lab support as needed.

All members of the Department of Pediatrics are engaged in continuous learning and improvement to foster a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are central to all aspects of our work. The Department collectively and publicly commits to continuously promoting anti-racism and equity through its policies, programs, and practices at all levels.

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. The pay range for this position working in the California Bay area is $25.96/hr to $36.54/

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Bachelor’sdegreeinbiologyorabiology-relatedfield.

·       Musthaveexperienceinmousetailveininjection,mouseorganharvestingandfixation,tissueblock(FFPEandOCT) sectioning

·       Musthaveexperienceinbasiccellculturetechniques.Additionalexperienceinorganoidresearch,cultureindifferent matrices and conditions, is a plus.

·       Must have experience in molecular biology techniques, specifically western blotting, IHC and IF tissue staining, flow cytometryandFACSsorting,DNAsequencing,RNAanalysisandqRT-PCR.Experienceinadditionalmolecularbiology techniques is a plus

·       Preferredtohavesomeexperienceorliteracywithbioinformaticsanalysis

Bachelor'sdegreeinrelatedscientificfield.

·       Generalunderstandingofscientificprinciples.Demonstratedperformancetouseknowledgeandskillswhenneeded.

·       Demonstratedabilitytoapplytheoreticalknowledgeofscienceprincipalstoproblemsolvework.

·       Abilitytomaintaindetailedrecordsofexperimentsandoutcomes.

·       Generalcomputerskillsandabilitytoquicklylearnandmastercomputerprograms,databases,andscientificapplications.

·       Abilitytoworkunderdeadlineswithgeneralguidance.

·       Excellentorganizationalskillsanddemonstratedabilitytoaccuratelycompletedetailedwork.

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·       Frequentlystand,walk,twist,bend,stoop,squat,grasplightly,usefinemanipulation,graspforcefully,performdesk-based computer tasks, use telephone, write by hand, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing over 40 pounds.

·       Occasionallysit,kneel,crawl,reachandworkaboveshoulders,sortandfilepaperworkorparts.

·       Rarelyclimb,scrub,sweep,mop,chopandmixoroperatehandandfootcontrols.

·       Musthavecorrectiblevisiontoperformdutiesofthejob.

·       Abilitytobend,squat,kneel,stand,reachaboveshoulderlevel,andmoveonhardsurfacesforuptoeighthours.

·       Abilitytoliftheavyobjectsweighingupto50pounds.

·       Abilitytoworkinadusty,dirty,andodorousenvironment.

·       Positionmayrequirerepetitivemotion.

*-Consistentwithitsobligationsunderthelaw,theUniversitywillprovidereasonableaccommodationtoanyemployeewitha disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

·       Mayrequireworkingincloseproximitytobloodbornepathogens.

·       Mayrequireworkinanenvironmentwhereanimalsareusedforteachingandresearch.

·       Positionmayattimesrequiretheemployeetoworkwithorbeinareaswherehazardousmaterialsand/orinfectious diseases are present.

·       Employeemustperformtasksthatrequiretheuseofpersonalprotectiveequipment,suchassafetyglassesandshoes, protective clothing and gloves, and possibly a respirator.

·       Mayrequireextendedorunusualworkhoursbasedonresearchrequirementsandbusinessneeds.