Life Science Research Professional

Overview

🔍 School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States. 📁 Research. 📅 Dec 16, 2025 Post Date. The Clinical and Translational Research Unit (CTRU) laboratory at Stanford University is the institute’s largest, research-focused, ambulatory care and laboratory services group offering both adult and pediatric bedside, phlebotomy, dietary and laboratory services across the research community. The CTRU laboratory designs and collaborates on studies, both locally and globally, supporting research across a broad range of platforms including proteomics, immunology, genomics, cancer, and much more.

The CTRU is a primary backbone for accelerating the translation of bedside diagnostics and treatments and advancing research technologies into clinical applications. Learn more at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The role will perform basic functions and activities involved in defined research projects, principally involving purification and characterization of human biospecimen derivatives from both biofluids and tissue/tumors, to better understand protein expression and other parameters in human samples from clinical research studies. The LSRP1 is expected to independently conduct, analyze, and present experiments under the support and guidance of faculty investigators and other leadership in the center.

Work will be conducted under supervision of the CTRU Lab Supervisor.

• Plan approach to experiments in support of research projects in lab and/or field based on knowledge of scientific theory.
• Independently conduct experiments; maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
• Apply the theories and methods of a life science discipline to interpret and perform analyses of experiment results; offer suggestions regarding modifications to procedures and protocols in collaboration with senior researcher.
• Review literature on an ongoing basis to remain current with new procedures and apply learnings to related research.
• Contribute to publication of findings as needed. Participate in the preparation of written documents, including procedures, presentations, and proposals.
• Help with general lab maintenance as needed; maintain lab stock, manage chemical inventory and safety records, and provide general lab support as needed.
• Assist with orientation and training of new staff or students on lab procedures or techniques.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

• Degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field.
• Highly motivated, dedicated, and independent.
• Team player.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Familiarity with databases, reporting, and performance indicators.
• Microsoft office suite or ability to learn new software.
• Organizational skills to troubleshoot unplanned situations while still meeting established deadlines.
• Capable of independent and self-motivated work to complete tasks with minimal direction.

• Bachelor's degree in related scientific field.

• General understanding of scientific principles. Demonstrated performance to use knowledge and skills when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge of science principals to problem solve work.
• Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
• 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, 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…