Environmental Biomolecular Engineer

To be successful in this position, you will need: 

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in related scientific field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General understanding of scientific principles. Demonstrated performance to use knowledge and skills when needed.
   
• Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge of science principles to problem solve work.
   
• Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
   
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications.
   
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
   
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work.

Certifications and Licenses:

None

In addition, our preferred qualifications include:

• Detail-oriented
   
• Self-motivated and takes initiative in starting projects
   
• Strong communication, molecular, and computational skills
   
• Organized and completes work products within projected timelines
   
• Ability to work independently and in a 20-person team, while reporting progress and challenges with collaborators 
   
• Basic knowledge of ecology
   
• Basic knowledge of genomics
   
• Applied experience in Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencing platforms
   
• Background in bioengineering, mechanical engineering, and/or molecular technologies

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

The expected pay range for this position is $32.58 to $38.48 per hour.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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How to Apply 
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

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