Science and Engineering Associate

Science and Engineering Associate 2 (1 Year Fixed-Term)

Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States – 1 year fixed-term. Posted on Sep 08, 2025. Requisition #107227.

Join the Allen Lab (Laboratory of Resilience Biology) in the Department of Developmental Biology to perform advanced technical research utilizing and/or developing experimental equipment, devices, specimens, plans, designs, reports, and data analysis. Provides supervision of technicians and support staff.

• Support complex scientific and research programs; analyze data, monitor and oversee experimental process, and design and develop prototypes, specialized equipment, and systems.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, senior administrative officers to oversee complex non-routine analyses, select optimum solutions, and perform corrective modifications to equipment and system designs.
• Carry out all activities, including troubleshooting and resolving routine problems for scientists or engineers, independently.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and scientists to design and develop special purpose equipment and/or systems.
• Participate in planning, design, and implementation of scientific or engineering initiatives, and work toward project objectives.
• Oversee a laboratory space or unit and supervise the work of technicians and other staff.
• Serve as a resource in review of research proposals and research capabilities, and make recommendations.
• Establish, communicate, and enforce compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.
• Develop training manuals and safety guidelines, and train new instrumentation users, researchers, and technical staff.
• Perform supervisory duties, including overseeing the work of technicians and other staff, supervising installation, maintenance, training, etc.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

• Master’s degree in molecular biology, genetics, bioengineering, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years experience with CRISPR-based genetic screening technologies.
• Experience with viral vector production (lentivirus and AAV) including concentration and titration.
• Proficiency in molecular cloning techniques (Gibson assembly, Golden Gate, restriction cloning).
• Experience with flow cytometry and FACS sorting for cell isolation.
• Hands‑on experience with single‑cell genomics platforms, particularly 10X Genomics Flex, Gene Expression.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and sterile technique.
• Familiarity with next‑generation sequencing library preparation and quality control.
• Basic bioinformatics skills for analyzing pooled screening data (R or Python preferred).
• Experience managing complex multi‑stakeholder research projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to collaborative team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with collaborators.
• Experience with project management and tracking deliverables/milestones.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field and three years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills of advanced scientific or engineering principles and practices.
• Demonstrated experience applying complex scientific and engineering principles and performing special technical services involving both development and performance.
• In-depth experience with software applications, systems, or programs relevant for the job.
• Ability to independently oversee and manage instrumentation or system installation.
• Ability to collaborate with senior engineering and scientific staff to design and develop special purpose equipment and/or systems.
• Experience overseeing the plan, design, and implementation of major scientific or engineering initiatives and ensuring project objectives are met.
• Demonstrated ability to review research proposals, evaluate research capabilities, and make recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish, communicate, and enforce compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.
• Experience overseeing a laboratory space or unit and…