This is a one-year fixed term position.
The School of Engineering
Stanford Engineering has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly a century, creating pivotal technologies that have transformed the worlds of information technology, communications, health care, energy, business and beyond. Our faculty and students are creative risk-takers who pursue excellence across a breadth of disciplines. Our alumni include some of the world's most successful leaders in technology and business. Our staff are critical to enabling Stanford Engineering to accomplish its mission: seeking solutions to some of the world's most urgent challenges and educating leaders who will make the world a better place through the power of engineering principles, techniques and systems.
Department of Bioengineering
Stanford Bioengineering is a dynamic and rapidly growing department within the School of Engineering and School of Medicine. For more than a decade, Stanford Bioengineering has sought to advance bioengineering as a fundamental engineering discipline grounded in basic sciences, powered by a unique set of engineering concepts and principles that is capable of realizing many diverse applications. Our community ranges broadly, consisting of esteemed alumni, world class faculty, and dynamic staff and students. It includes some of the world's most successful leaders in science, technology and business. As staff, you are critical to supporting our organization’s goals and enabling us to accomplish our mission of conducting cutting-edge research and formulating innovative solutions to global challenges through the field of bioengineering.
The Department of Bioengineering is seeking a full-time Life Science Research Professional to join the Jewett Laboratory as a Lab Manager. Responsibilities will include: orienting new lab members, scheduling staff and equipment, preparing ordering/inventory lists, reordering supplies, support with vendors, maintaining security standards, knowledge of safety and lab procedures to ensure that laboratories operate smoothly, maintaining software, lab accounts (ordering, sequencing, and oligos), and documentation, training technicians, material transfer to outside laboratories, shipping of materials, generation of general lab supplies, stocks, and reagents, communication, and scheduling and coordinating lab cleanups. In addition, the successful candidate will carry out synthetic biology research in support of several projects that focus on medicine making, sustainability, and biomaterials. This includes PCR, cell-free protein synthesis, and biomanufacturing.
Your responsibilities include:
● 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.
● 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.
Additional Duties:
● Generate general lab supplies, stocks, and reagents, especially those for cell-free protein synthesis.
● Serve as a technical resource for other research staff.
● 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 research teams.
● Perform ongoing literature review to remain current with new procedures and related research; apply to ongoing research and development of new protocols.
● Contribute 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.
Education & Experience (Required)
Bachelor's degree in related scientific field and two years of relevant work experience; or Master’s degree in a related scientific field.
Education & Experience (Desired):
● Specific expertise in synthetic biology and biomaterials
● Past experience in wet lab environment, including recombinant DNA technology
● Bachelor’s degree in bioengineering, chemical engineering, biology, microbiology, or related discipline; and at least two years of experience.
● Writing and presentation skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required):
● 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Desired):
● Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication
● Project management and coordination -Multi-site/collaborator tracking and communication
● Proficient in communication regarding bio topics
● Comfortable working autonomously/independently
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.
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 correctable 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 the job.
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 based 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, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
Pay Range:
The expected pay range for this position is $81,130 to $94,895 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
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● Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, 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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How to Apply
We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application. Your one-page cover letter should briefly describe your background in customer service and provide examples of your experience with attention to detail, responsiveness, and decision-making.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification 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.
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.
