Life Science Researcher I — Cardiovascular Lab Impact

Dev; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University Cardiovascular Institute seeks a Life Science Research Professional 1 to perform defined research projects, conduct and analyze experiments, and contribute to publications. This onsite role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong lab skills.

Duties include planning experiments, maintaining records, applying molecular biology techniques, training staff, and ensuring safety. The position offers a collaborative environment for cutting-edge heart and stem cell research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field is required.
• Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge to problem solving in a lab setting.
• Proficiency in maintaining detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
• Experience with basic molecular biology techniques is required.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.

Responsibilities

• Plan approach to experiments in support of research projects in lab and/or field based on knowledge of scientific theory.
• Independently conduct experiments; maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
• Apply the theories and methods of a life science discipline to interpret and perform analyses of experiment results; suggest procedural modifications in collaboration with senior staff.
• Review literature to stay current and apply learnings to related research.
• Contribute to publication of findings and prepare procedures, presentations, and proposals.
• Assist with orientation and training of new staff or students in lab procedures.
• Perform nuclei isolation from heart tissue and/or hiPSCs; conduct single-cell omics assays.

Skills

Molecular biology basics

Tissue culture

RNA-based assays

Nuclei isolation

Single-cell omics

Record keeping

Data analysis

General computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related scientific field

Tools

RT-qPCR

RNA-seq

Microarrays

Job description

Stanford University Cardiovascular Institute seeks a Life Science Research Professional 1 to perform defined research projects, conduct and analyze experiments, and contribute to publications. This onsite role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong lab skills.

Duties include planning experiments, maintaining records, applying molecular biology techniques, training staff, and ensuring safety. The position offers a collaborative environment for cutting-edge heart and stem cell research.