Life Sciences Research Professional 1 (Fixed Term)
Company: Stanford Medicine
Location: San Jose
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
The Racial Equity to Advance a Community of Health
Postbaccalaureate (REACH Postbac) Program at Stanford University
School of Medicine is dedicated to training a new generation of
leaders in medicine and science who will actively promote health
equity, racial equity, and social justice and work to reduce our
society's devastating health disparities.
The REACH Postbac Program seeks skilled and motivated Life Science
Research Professionals 1 (LSRP) to work under general guidance from
the Primary Investigator and senior lab members to a broad array of
biomedical sciences and report to the REACH Postbac Director.
Performance of technical procedures, interpretation of results,
recognition of irregularities, recommendations for modification of
techniques and approaches will be an essential part of this role.
The LSRP may assist in training new staff and students on
techniques as necessary, as well as assisting with duties such as
ordering supplies, maintaining lab records, and adhering to all
Stanford safety regulations. As part of the REACH Postbac program,
the LSRP will also participate in academic, professional, and
community development activities.
The LSRP must be self-motivated, a quick learner, technically
adept, accurate, efficient, organized and keep detailed records.
The ability to work under tight deadlines with general guidance is
essential. The LSRP must also have good general basic computer
skills (including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and
Powerpoint). In addition, the LSRP must have excellent
communication skills with the ability to work independently as well
as in a team.
This is a one year fixed-term position with possibility to extend
to two years.
Duties include:
- Plan and perform experiments in support of research projects in
lab and/or field based on knowledge of scientific theory. Interpret
and perform basic analyses of results.
- Review literature on an ongoing basis to remain current with
new procedures and related research.
- Offer suggestions regarding modifications to procedures and
protocols in collaboration with senior lab members.
- Maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
- 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.
- Help orient and train new staff or students.
*- Other duties may also be assigned
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor's degree in related scientific field.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
- General understanding of scientific principles. Demonstrated
performance to use knowledge and skills when needed.
- Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge of science
principals to problem solve work.
- Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments and
outcomes.
- General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master
computer programs, databases, and scientific applications.
- Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to
accurately complete detailed work.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, grasp
lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, perform
desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, write by hand, lift,
carry, push and pull objects weighing over 40 pounds.
- Occasionally sit, kneel, crawl, reach and work above shoulders,
sort and file paperwork or parts.
- Rarely climb, scrub, sweep, mop, chop and mix or operate hand
and foot controls.
- Must have correctible vision to perform duties of the job.
- Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder
level, and move on hard surfaces for up to eight hours.
- Ability to lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in a dusty, dirty, and odorous
environment.
- Position may require repetitive motion.
*- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University
will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a
disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential
functions of his or her job.
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.
WORK STANDARDS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well
with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external
organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal
responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns;
uses and promotes safe behaviors bases on training and lessons
learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable
University policies and procedures, including but not limited to
the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's
Administrative Guide, .
As an organization that receives federal funding, Stanford
University has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply
to all university employees, including those working remotely in
the United States and applicable subcontractors. To learn more
about COVID policies and guidelines for Stanford University Staff,
please visit
Additional Information
- Schedule: Full-time
- Job Code: 4945
- Employee Status: Fixed-Term
- Pay Grade: E
- Requisition ID: 94192 As an organization that receives federal
funding, Stanford University has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement
that will apply to all university employees, including those
working remotely in the United States and applicable
subcontractors. To learn more about COVID policies and guidelines
for Stanford University Staff, please visit
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