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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Basic Life Research Scientist (1 Year Fixed Term)

Stanford, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$74K/yr - $86K/yr

Stanford University is seeking a Basic Life Research Scientist for the Ross Laboratory within the Department of Radiation Oncology. The role involves leading scientific projects related to normal and malignant stem cells, mentoring lab members, and ensuring efficient lab operations.

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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

Molecular cloningRNA sequencingFlow-cytometry analysisCell cultureMouse handlingMicroscopyGenetic manipulationComputational biologyMicrosoft OfficeAdobe IllustratorGraphPad PrismRCommunicationOrganization skillsIndependent workCollaborative work

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

Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees.

Company

Inside Higher Ed

Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.

Founded in 2004

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.insidehighered.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

unknown

2022-01-10Acquired

2006-08-31Series Unknown

Leadership Team

Stephanie Shweiki

Director, Foundation Partnerships

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