Research Scientist-Basic Life Science

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Required:

  • PhD degree in related scientific field and five years of related experience, or master's and ten years of related experience.
  • Comprehensive understanding of scientific principles, especially in regard to bone marrow and peripheral blood composition and bone marrow transplantation
  • The scientist should have at least 5-10 years of research experience in in vitro hematopoietic stem cell experiments (colony assays, liquid cultures, FACS, sorting), in vivo mouse experiments  (transplantation experiments, FACs, bone marrow/spleen/liver tissue extraction, colony assays) leukemia proliferation assays, patient-derived mouse xenograft models with primary leukemia cells, drug studies in vitro and in vivo (calcusyn analysis, proliferation and apoptosis assays), bioinformatics, molecular techniques (qPCR, CRISPR/shRNA library screening, transformation, plasmid preparation), and protein assays (Western blot analysis, phosphoflow/FACS).
  • Expert level knowledge and skills in field of science related to research project.
  • Technical competence with in vitro bone marrow manipulation and stromal cell culture, flow cytometry cell sorting, RNA expression and sequencing.
  • Strong general computer skills, experience with databases and scientific applications, and ability to quickly learn and master various computer programs.
  • Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.
  • Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance is essential.
  • Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately and record thoroughly.
  • Developed project management skills.

Desired

  • A MD, PhD or equivalent with prior relevant training in Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry or related field.
  • Optimally 15+ years of experience in molecular and cell biology, particularly in the field of leukemia research.
  • Significant experience and expertise with manipulation of bone marrow progenitor cells and bone marrow stromal cells (primary and immortalized cells).
  • Familiarity and competence with bone marrow transplantation and identification of cell surface receptors on hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells as well as downstream progeny.
  • Strong molecular and cell biology techniques, as well as significant mouse model experience across models.
  • Experience with diverse clinical patient sample analysis
  • Must be technically rigorous, highly organized, and have demonstrated excellence, innovation and productivity in research.
  • Able to work independently and function effectively as part of a team of physicians, students, postdoctoral fellows, and laboratory and animal technicians and staff.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

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