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DESIRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate
must have academic training in biological sciences Bachelor’s degree in
neuroscience desired. Prior experience with diverse experimental approaches
including isolation/culture of neural cell types, husbandry (e.g., breeding,
genotyping), molecular biology (e.g., Western blotting, immunostaining, qPCR,
DNA sub cloning) and histology/imaging.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
(REQUIRED):
Bachelor's
degree in related scientific field.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
General understanding of scientific
principles. Demonstrated performance to use knowledge and skills when needed.
Demonstrated ability to apply
theoretical knowledge of science principals 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.
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS*:
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 to
perform duties of the job.
Ability to bend, squat, kneel,
stand, reach above shoulder level, and move on hard surfaces for up to eight
hours.
Ability to lift heavy objects
weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a dusty, dirty,
and odorous environment.
Position may require repetitive
motion.
*-
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
his or her job.
WORKING
CONDITIONS:
May require working in close
proximity to blood borne pathogens.
May require work in an environment
where animals are used for teaching and research.
Position may at times require the
employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or
infectious diseases are present.
Employee must perform tasks that
require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses and
shoes, protective clothing and gloves, and possibly a respirator.
May require extended or unusual
work hours based on research requirements and business needs.
WORK STANDARDS:
Interpersonal
Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and
clients and with external organizations.
Promote
Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value
for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors
bases on training and lessons learned.
Subject
to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and
procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other
policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.