Life Science Research Professional 2

School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford, California, United States

Research

Post Date Aug 13, 2024

Requisition # 104227

Life Science Research Professional 2

The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. The school encompasses 24 departments and 25 interdisciplinary programs. H&S is home to fundamental and applied research, where free, open, and critical inquiry is pursued across disciplines. As the university’s largest school, H&S serves as the foundation of a Stanford undergraduate education no matter which discipline students pursue as a major. Graduate students work alongside world-renowned faculty to pursue and shape foundational research that leads to breakthroughs and discoveries that shed new light on the past, influence the present, and shape the future. Together, faculty and students in H&S engage in inspirational teaching, learning, and research every day.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: The Department of Biology is part of the School of Humanities and Science at Stanford: https://biology.stanford.edu/. The department offers resources and experience learning from and working with faculty involved in research on ecology, neurobiology, population biology, plant and animal physiology, biochemistry, immunology, cell and developmental biology, genetics, and molecular biology. The offices, labs, and personnel of the Department of Biology are located in the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Biology Research, Gilbert Biological Sciences, James H. Clark Center, ChEM-H and the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute, and Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Environment and Energy (Y2E2) buildings.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Department of Biology is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our dynamic team as a Life Science Research Professional 2 in the Agroecology Research Group, led by Assistant Professor Aidee Guzman. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in establishing the lab’s organizational structure and workflow as well as supporting and facilitating the research activities. It is critical that this individual exhibit the abilities to practice sound judgment and decision-making, effective written & oral communication, strong attention to detail and respectful relationship management. This individual must also exhibit a strong desire to continuously learn new and unfamiliar topics, policies and procedures as they relate to the ongoing research in the lab – the ability to translate this information into operational successes will be critical. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in the fields of agroecology and microbial ecology while gaining professional management and leadership skills.

This is a 100% FTE, continuing, exempt position. This position will be based on the Stanford campus.

If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and abilities, we encourage you to apply. Thank you for considering employment opportunities with the School of Humanities and Sciences.

CORE DUTIES:

· 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor's degree in related scientific field and two years of relevant work experience; or Master’s degree in a related scientific field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Comprehensive understanding of scientific principles.

· General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications.

· Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.

· Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.

· Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance is essential.

· Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work.

In addition, preferred requirements include:

● Experience with experimental setup and sample collection in greenhouse and field settings.

● Knowledge of agroecological and microbial techniques in lab and field settings.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· May require working in close proximity to blood borne pathogens.

· May require work in an environment where animals are used for teaching and research.

· Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present.

· Employee must perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses and shoes, protective clothing and gloves, and possibly a respirator.

· May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.

The expected pay range for this position is $71,000 to $88,000 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.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

● Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

● A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.

● A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications 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.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants

requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time

• Job Code: 4952

• Employee Status: Regular

• Grade: G

• Requisition ID: 104227

• Work Arrangement : On Site