Research Finance & Lab Operations Specialist

SLAC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University, located in California's Silicon Valley, seeks a Research & Financial Operations Specialist to support multiple labs within the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, covering finance, research administration, and lab operations. The role includes providing general departmental support with limited supervision.

The ideal candidate is proactive, resilient, and adaptable, with strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail, thriving in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize own work and multi-task in a complex research environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Take initiative and ownership of projects related to finance, research administration, and lab operations.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple faculty labs in finance, research administration, and lab operations.
• Provide general departmental support with limited supervision.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and personal responsibility in a research setting.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail and adhere to university policies and procedures.

Skills

Prioritization & multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Initiative & ownership

Effective communication

Sound judgement

Research administration expertise

Financial systems knowledge

Oracle/BI/Excel proficiency

Tools

Oracle

Oracle BI

Excel

Job description

Stanford University, located in California's Silicon Valley, seeks a Research & Financial Operations Specialist to support multiple labs within the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, covering finance, research administration, and lab operations. The role includes providing general departmental support with limited supervision.

The ideal candidate is proactive, resilient, and adaptable, with strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail, thriving in a collaborative,