Stem Cell Research Associate: iPSC & SMC Progenitors

School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University seeks a Life Science Research Professional 1 in the Department of OB/GYN to support stem cell–based research on pelvic floor disorders. The role focuses on hiPSC reprogramming, expansion, banking, and differentiation to smooth muscle cell progenitors for preclinical testing in small animals.

You will work under supervision, train new staff, manage supplies, perform molecular biology, tissue culture, qPCR, and FACS analyses, and occasionally work outside standard hours to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related scientific field.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
• Strong record-keeping and data management skills.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques.

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 theories and methods of life sciences to interpret results and suggest procedural changes.
• Review literature to stay current with new procedures and apply learnings to related research.
• Contribute to publication of findings and assist in preparing procedures, presentations, and proposals.
• Help with general lab maintenance; manage inventory and safety records; provide lab support.
• Train new staff or students on lab procedures or techniques.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Record keeping

Lab techniques

Time management

Independent worker

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related scientific field

Tools

FACS

RNA extraction

Stem cell culture

Job description

Stanford University seeks a Life Science Research Professional 1 in the Department of OB/GYN to support stem cell–based research on pelvic floor disorders. The role focuses on hiPSC reprogramming, expansion, banking, and differentiation to smooth muscle cell progenitors for preclinical testing in small animals.

You will work under supervision, train new staff, manage supplies, perform molecular biology, tissue culture, qPCR, and FACS analyses, and occasionally work outside standard hours to meet