Life Science Rsch Prof 3

Stanford University is seeking a Life Science Research Professional 3 to perform complex functions and activities involved in defined research projects, and independently conduct a major portion of the research project(s).

The Stanford Microfluidics Foundry is a 1,000 square foot facility in the basement of the Clark Center that provides equipment, training, and technical advice for design, fabrication, and operation of simple microfluidic devices ideal for life science research. Stanford Microfluidics Foundry serves >50 active users from various departments across the Schools of Medicine and Engineering, leveraging Stanford’s unique strengths across clinical medicine, the basic life sciences, and engineering to promote advancements in interdisciplinary research.

The Stanford Microfluidics Foundry is seeking a dynamic and organized individual to serve as the Foundry Director and Outreach Coordinator. This role will ensure the smooth operation of the Foundry, providing essential training and technical support for Stanford researchers and fostering outreach initiatives aimed at broadening access to scientific research. The Foundry Director will play a critical role in maintaining and expanding the Foundry’s operations, managing relationships with internal and external users, and supporting educational programs, such as BioE 301D and summer internships. A significant portion of the position involves leading outreach initiatives, including efforts to engage underrepresented students in science and engineering.

Duties include: 

• Design research approaches for a major portion of research project(s), including background research, experimental design and execution, problem-solving, and writing up for publication.
• Develop new protocols; test and evaluate a variety of approaches. 
• Perform complex (lab and/or field) experiments, and maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes; analyze and interpret research data resulting from original procedures and methods. 
• Assist with new research proposals and applications for funding and grants. 
• Lead or participate in multidisciplinary teams across different faculties or schools. 
• Prepare periodic progress reports or written reports on all phases of the research project. 
• Contribute substantively to the preparation of papers for publication, especially in the results section. May be a co-author on publications. Present ongoing work and findings to colleagues at academic conferences. 
• Perform ongoing literature review to remain current with new procedures and related research; propose new research directions based on new advances discussed in literature. 
• Oversee supply and equipment budget under minimal supervision of principal investigator or business manager. 
• Work with health and safety department to ensure lab complies with regulations and all required trainings. 
• Formally supervise and train new staff or students as needed, including hiring, performance management, and related duties, in addition to instruction on techniques and consultation on project work.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

The expected pay range for this position is $93,062.00 to $111,670.00 per annum. 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.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.