Life Sciences Research Assistant II – Stem Cell Biology and Neuroscience

PAVIR • Stanford, CA

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About The Position

Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) supports the nation's second largest research program conducted among the VA Hospitals and is looking for a full-time Research Assistant who will support Principal Investigator, Dr. Irene Lorenzo Llorente. This position is located within a human stem cell biology/neuroscience laboratory at Stanford University and the Palo alto VA Medical Center and calls for a highly motivated, intelligent, responsible, conscientious, and detail-oriented individual. The successful candidate must be a quick learner who enjoys acquiring new skills, advancing projects independently and collaboratively.
We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with a proven interest (and ideally hands-on experience) in several of the following areas: human cell culture, human pluripotent stem cell techniques, CRISPR genome editing, standard molecular biology techniques, animal handling, behavioral testing, ddPCR, FACS and confocal microscopy.

Requirements

• Master's Degree
• 1+ year undergraduate or post-graduate research lab experience
• Willingness to work with animals and human tissues
• Strong organizational skills, work ethic, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as with others as a team in a productive manner
• Cover letter providing additional information and explaining your qualifications, interests, and career goals is desired.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's Degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related discipline

Responsibilities

• Production, maintenance, and QC of human pluripotent stem cells.
• Cellular analysis including immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, DNA / RNA isolation, PCR, and molecular biology techniques.
• Operation of instruments such as flow cytometer, automated fluorescence microscope, plate washer, automated pipettors, liquid handling robotics.
• Mice behavioral testing and analysis
• Animal surgeries (cellular transplantation and stroke induction)
• Monitoring/ordering/managing supplies.
• Generation of media and stock solutions.
• Ensuring compliance with institutional and federal guidelines in health, safety and animal regulations.
• Preparing figures and protocols as well as teaching lab techniques.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• PAVIR offers generous benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental, 14 paid holidays, paid vacation time, sick pay, a 401(k) with a fully vested 6% company match and 3% profit share, a wellness program, commuter benefits, and professional development training.
• Plus, we pay for life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees