Career Center

DESIREDQUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferablya Doctorate or at minimum a Master's degree and two years applicableexperience, or combination of advanced education and experience in anapplicable science.
• Establishment of primary cellcultures by tissue dissociation.
• Comprehensive understanding andworking knowledge of basic biomedical sciences including chemistrybiochemistry, molecular biology, anatomy and physiology.
• Demonstrated technical ability inimmunological assay, histochemistry, cell culture, microscopy, PCR, SDS-PAGE,Western botting and detection, evaluation of gene expression data and advancedbioinformatics.
• Developing project managementskills.
• Demonstrated oral and writtencommunication skills, advanced abilities to analyze data using excel andstatistical software.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE(REQUIRED): Bachelor's degree in related scientific fieldand two years of relevant work experience; or Master's degree in a relatedscientific field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLSAND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Comprehensive understanding ofscientific principles.
• General computer skills and abilityto quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientificapplications.
• Strong analytical skills and excellentjudgment.
• Ability to maintain detailedrecords of experiments and outcomes.
• Ability to work under deadlineswith general guidance is essential.
• Excellent organizational skills anddemonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work.

PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand, walk, twist,bend, stoop, squat, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully,perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, write by hand, lift, carry,push and pull objects weighing over 40 pounds.
• Occasionally sit, kneel, crawl,reach and work above shoulders, sort and file paperwork or parts.
• Rarely climb, scrub, sweep, mop,chop and mix or operate hand and foot controls.
• Must have correctible vision toperform duties of the job.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel,stand, reach above shoulder level, and move on hard surfaces for up to eighthours.
• Ability to lift heavy objectsweighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a dusty, dirty,and odorous environment.
• Position may require repetitivemotion.

*-Consistent with its obligations under thelaw, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee witha disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions ofhis or her job.

WORKINGCONDITIONS:

• May be required to worknon-standard, extended or weekend hours in support of research work.
• May require working in closeproximity to blood borne pathogens.
• May require work in an environmentwhere animals are used for teaching and research.
• Position may at times require theemployee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectiousdiseases are present.
• Employee must perform tasks thatrequire the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses andshoes, protective clothing and gloves, and possibly a respirator.
• May require extended or unusualwork hours based on research requirements and business needs.

• InterpersonalSkills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues andclients and with external organizations.
• PromoteCulture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and valuefor safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviorsbases on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with allapplicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to thepersonnel policies and other policies found in the University's AdministrativeGuide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.