Life Science Research Professional , Abdominal Transplantation

Life Science Research Professional 2, Abdominal Transplantation

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🔍School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
• Research
• Oct 22, 2025 Post Date
• 107607 Requisition #

From benchtop research to international programs, the Department of Surgery at Stanford University delivers exceptional patient care, provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate education, and drives innovation in basic science and clinical research.

The Division of Abdominal Transplantation brings together a diverse team of professionals whose interdisciplinary collaboration is central to improving patient outcomes and expanding access to life‑saving transplantation. Our team is at the forefront of medical innovation, developing therapies and solutions that truly transform lives.

We are seeking a Life Science Research Professional 2 to join our team. In this role, you will take on complex research activities within defined projects, independently conduct portions of research, and contribute to advancing cutting‑edge transplantation studies.

• Independently conduct a portion of the research project(s). Make recommendations on experimental design and/or research direction to principal investigator.
• Independently conduct complex (lab and/or field) experiments to gather data for a portion of a major research project.
• Interpret and analyze results, often where few guidelines exist, and make modifications to existing procedures and protocols.
• Develop new research protocols where appropriate protocols are not described in the literature or where modification or adaptation of standard procedures and protocols is required.
• 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.
• Oversee supply and equipment budget under supervision of principal investigator or business manager.
• Work with health and safety department to ensure lab complies with regulations and all required trainings.
• Supervise (either formally or informally) staff or students as needed, including oversight and direction on techniques, as well as consultation on project work. Serve as a technical resource for other research staff.
• Oversee the daily activities of the laboratory including lab maintenance; maintain lab stock, manage chemical inventory and safety records, and provide general lab support as needed. May assist with purchasing laboratory equipment.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

• BA/BS in life science discipline such as biology, virology, or immunology.
• Knowledge of molecular biology techniques.
• Tissue culture experience.
• Animal handling including maintaining a colony, genotyping, performing injections and organ harvests.
• Prior experience with flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry is a plus.

Education & Experience (required):
Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field and two years of relevant work experience; or Master’s degree in a related scientific field.

• 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.

• 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,…