Genomics Specialist

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA seeks an independent researcher to conduct portions of a major project, design experiments, and interpret results. The role requires hands-on molecular biology and genomics assays experience and strong data analysis skills.

The position involves multidisciplinary collaboration, literature reviews, and contributing to publications. Responsibilities include budgeting, safety compliance, and guiding junior staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related scientific field and two years ofrelevant work experience; or Master’s degree in a related scientificfield.
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology and genomics assays (nucleic acid extraction, PCR, RNAseq)
• Experience with quantitative data analysis

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Molecular biology

Genomics assays

Quantitative data analysis

Education

Bachelor's + 2 years experience

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Duties 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.
• 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

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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hands-on experience with molecular biology and genomics assays (nucleic acid extraction, PCR, RNAseq)
• Experience with quantitative data analysis

Responsibilities

Core Duties:

• Independently conduct a portion of the research project(s). Makerecommendations on experimental design and/or research direction toprincipal investigator.

• Independently conduct complex (lab and/or field) experiments togather 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 arenot described in the literature or where modification or adaptation ofstandard procedures and protocols is required.

• Participate in multidisciplinary teams across different facultiesor schools.

• Perform ongoing literature review to remain current with newprocedures and related research; apply to ongoing research anddevelopment of new protocols.

• Contribute substantively to the preparation of papers forpublication, especially in the results section, and to publication offindings. Present ongoing work to colleagues and/or academicconferences.

• Oversee supply and equipment budget under supervisionofprincipal investigator or business manager.

• Work with health and safety department to ensure lab complieswith regulations and all required trainings.

• Supervise (either formally or informally) staff or students asneeded, including oversight and direction on techniques, as well asconsultation on project work. Serve as a technical resource for otherresearch staff.

• Oversee the daily activities of the laboratory including labmaintenance; maintain lab stock, manage chemical inventory and safetyrecords, and provide general lab support as needed. May assist withpurchasing laboratory equipment.

Minimum Education andExperience

Bachelor's degree in related scientific field and two years ofrelevant work experience; or Master’s degree in a related scientificfield.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive understanding of scientific principles.

• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and mastercomputer programs, databases, and scientific applications.

• Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.

• Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments andoutcomes.

• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance isessential.

• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability toaccurately complete detailed work.