Basic Life Research Scientist (1 Year Fixed Term)

OverviewBasic Life Research Scientist (1 Year Fixed Term) at Stanford Ross Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, Stanford University.ResponsibilitiesLead scientific projects, including design and execution of experiments and analysis and presentation of data for normal and malignant stem cells.Design and execute experiments; assist other lab members; mentor junior lab members; participate in training of students and postdoctoral fellows.Write scientific sections of grant applications and progress reports; contribute to multiple projects; prepare manuscripts.Oversee lab operations: manage budget, ensure care of major equipment, and address regulatory and administrative requirements.Attend weekly lab meetings; supervise and train lab personnel as needed.Other duties may be assigned.Qualifications (REQUIRED)Ph.D. in stem cell biology, cancer biology, immunology, or related field.Extensive experience with molecular biology, mouse handling and procedures, flow cytometry analysis and cell sorting, mammalian cell culture, RNA-sequencing, and microscopy.Experience in genetic manipulation of cells (e.g., CRISPR) is desired; additional experience in computational biology is welcome.Ability to independently design and troubleshoot experiments; excellent communication and organization skills; ability to work both independently and collaboratively.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, GraphPad Prism, R, and related tools.Pay and BenefitsThe expected pay range for this position is $74,000 to $86,000 per annum. Stanford pay range is a good-faith estimate; final offer depends on experience and qualifications. Benefits information available at Cardinal at Work; Stanford provides reasonable accommodations and is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.Additional InformationSchedule: Full-timeJob Code: 5574Employee Status: Fixed-TermGrade: R99Requisition ID: 105129Work Arrangement: On Site #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21