Stanford University has an immediate opening for an entry-level 40 hour per week Life Science Research Professional 1/Administrator position.
Responsibilities will primarily include:
-Animal colony management involving rodent breeding and genotyping, etc.
-Operational/administrative tasks including but not limited to:
Assisting with lab supply inventory control
Purchasing and order reconciliation
Correspondence with vendors and outside institutions
Event and travel planning
Travel reimbursements
Creating and updating spreadsheets
Assisting with grant proposals
-Assistance with research projects focused on neural circuitry of psychiatric conditions, such as depression, fear, and anxiety in animal models.
Requirements:
Successful candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Science. This candidate should have good aseptic techniques or willingness to learn these techniques and/or other scientific techniques that may include surgeries on mice and tissue culturing. Must be willing to handle live animals (rats and mice); experience with animal colony management is a plus.
Ability to work independently using initiative, judgment, and discretion in resolving problems. Must have excellent business writing skills and interpersonal skills dealing with a wide variety of individuals. High level of professionalism and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines is a must. Proficient in Microsoft office applications, including Word and Excel.
Experience with Stanford computer systems, policies, and procedures is preferred.
Please submit resumes to stanforduniv.recruiting@gmail.com.
Equal Opportunity
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.
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.
