Life Science Research Professional

Life Science Research Professional 2 (1-Year Fixed-Term) at Stanford University summary:
The Life Science Research Professional 2 at Stanford University's Ross Laboratory conducts complex experiments focused on stem cell biology and cancer research. The role involves independent project work, experimental design, data analysis, protocol development, and supervision of staff or students. The position requires expertise in molecular biology techniques, strong organizational skills, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards within a biomedical research environment.
The Ross Laboratory at Stanford University is seeking a Life Science Research Professional 2 to perform more complex functions and activities involved in defined research projects, and independently conduct a portion of the research project(s). The Ross Laboratory is led by Jason Ross, MD, PhD, and is situated within the Stanford University School of Medicine's Department of Radiation Oncology. The laboratory studies normal and malignant stem cells in the context of aging and cancer.
As an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Stanford Cancer Institute is a dynamic and stimulating place to work as it maintains the highest level of scientific rigor, institutional support and coordination for the complete range of cancer-related research, including basic, translational, clinical and population-based science.

Duties include:

• 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
DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in stem cell biology, cancer biology, and/or immunology.

• Expertise with molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, qPCR, CRISPR/Cas9, and/or cloning.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Organized and capable of maintaining detailed experimental records.

• Able to: operate a computer and software; including knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat; oversee lab maintenance, inventory, and ordering of supplies; supervise and/or train laboratory staff or students.

• Experience in: drafting and maintaining IRB, IACUC, and/or laboratory safety protocols; tissue culture of human and mouse cell lines; mouse colony management, husbandry, and care; human and mouse tissue processing;
Graph Pad Prism, R, and Flow Jo; flow-cytometry analysis and sorting.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor's degree in related scientific field and two years of relevant work experience; or Master’s degree in a related scientific field.
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