Stanford University School of Medicine · 21 hours ago
Basic Life Research Scientist (1 Year Fixed Term)
Stanford, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$74K/yr - $86K/yrStanford University School of Medicine is dedicated to advancing care through research and technology in the field of Radiation Oncology. The Basic Life Research Scientist will lead scientific projects, design and execute experiments, and contribute to the training and development of lab members, while ensuring efficient lab operations and compliance with regulations.
EducationHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Molecular cloning
RNA purification
RNA sequencing
Cell culture
Mouse handling
Flow-cytometry analysis and sorting
Microscopy, protocol optimization
Novel assay development
Attendance at weekly lab meetings
Participation in the training of postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research assistants
To contribute to multiple projects and to make scientific and written contributions to progress reports, grant applications, and manuscripts
To oversee operations of the lab, including an efficient budget, appropriate care of equipment, and maintaining regulatory and administrative requirements
Other duties may also be assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in stem cell biology, cancer biology, immunology, or related field
Extensive experience with molecular biology, mouse handling and procedures, flow-cytometry analysis and cell sorting, mammalian cell culture, RNA-sequencing, and microscopy
Ability to independently design and troubleshoot experiments
Excellent communication and organization skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, GraphPad Prism, R, and other
Preferred
Post-doctoral experience is preferred in stem cell biology, cancer biology, immunology, or related field is desired
Experience in genetic manipulation of cells (e.g., CRISPR) is desired
Additional experience in computational biology is welcome
Benefits
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Company
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford University School of Medicine is the medical school of Stanford University. It is a sub-organization of Stanford University.
Founded in 1908
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
American Medical Association
2023-06-21Grant
2017-07-19Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Darius M. Moshfeghi
Chief of Retina Division: Vitreoretinal Surgery and Medical Diseases
Quinton R. Markett
Research Professional, Utz Lab, Department of Medicine, Division of Immunology & Rheumatology
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