Life Science Research Professional: Protein Engineering for Infectious Diseases

School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 94,090,000 - 115,994,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking a Life Science Research Professional 1 (1 year fixed-term) to perform basic functions and activities involved in defined research projects, and independently conduct and analyze experiments. The LSRP will work under general guidance from the Primary Investigator and senior lab members to support projects on protein engineering for infectious diseases.

Duties include executing pseudovirus neutralization and ELISA experiments; maintain detailed records of experiments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or related fields.
• Proficiency in mammalian cell culture under BSL-2 conditions.
• Experience with pseudovirus neutralization assays and ELISA.
• Experience with standard molecular biology techniques, such as PCR and plasmid preparation.
• Experience with quantitative data analysis and visualization with GraphPad Prism and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to maintain accurate experimental records and work independently with escalation when needed.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct pseudovirus neutralization and ELISA experiments; maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
• Maintain and passage mammalian cell culture under BSL-2 conditions.
• Perform molecular biology experiments, including cloning and plasmid preparation.
• Plan approach to experiments in support of research projects in lab and/or field based on knowledge of scientific theory.
• Apply the theories and methods of a life science discipline to interpret and perform analyses of experiment results; offer suggestions regarding modifications to procedures and protocols in collaboration with senior researcher.
• Review literature on an ongoing basis to remain current with new procedures and apply learnings to related research.
• 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 and provide general lab support as needed.
• Other duties may also be assigned

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular biology techniques

Data analysis & visualization

Literature review

Communication & organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or related fields

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Microsoft Excel

PCR

Plasmid preparation

Job description

Stanford University is seeking a Life Science Research Professional 1 (1 year fixed-term) to perform basic functions and activities involved in defined research projects, and independently conduct and analyze experiments. The LSRP will work under general guidance from the Primary Investigator and senior lab members to support projects on protein engineering for infectious diseases.

Duties include executing pseudovirus neutralization and ELISA experiments; maintain detailed records of experiments