Life Science Research Professional 1

Stanford University is seeking a highly motivated Life Science Research Professional 1 to join a laboratory using human immune organoids to study the fundamentals of human immunology in order to advance our understanding of responses to vaccination or infection. You will be working with Dr. Mark Davis, a world leader in immunology and Howard Hughes Medical Investigator. As an LSRP, your duties will include processing human samples, cell culture, performing classical immunology experiments (flow cytometry, ELISA), and participating in cutting edge technologies (including CyTOF, single cell RNA-seq, and single cell ATAC-seq, and techniques in development in the lab). You will function largely independently on a daily basis after training, with close guidance and supervision from a research scientist. Your work will be central to several major research projects, and co-authorship on high-impact publications is expected.

The research will require you to be adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Learning new techniques in the lab or from other labs to increase expertise will be encouraged. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, be highly organized, and comfortable with new technology. BS degree, or equivalent, with previous experience in laboratories is required. This position will provide an outstanding experience for a career in science, medicine, or biotechnology. 

Davis Lab Website: https://med.stanford.edu/davislab.html

Duties include: 

•    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

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

The expected pay range for this position is $31.40 to $38.89 per hour.

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.

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