Life Science Research Assistant - HLA Lab
Life Science Research Assistant - HLA Lab
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07-04-2025
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Day 08 Hour (United States of America)This is a Stanford Blood Center job.
A Brief Overview
The LSRAII will perform complex functions and activities involved in defined translational and clinical innovation projects leading to new and optimized assays and patient assessment relevant to transplantation. The LSRA II will conduct a portion of these projects with minimal supervision. As a member of the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics team will comply with all clinical accreditation and safety standards.
Locations
Stanford Blood Center
What you will do
- Perform complex lab experiments for a major portion of the translational or clinical innovation project. Maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes. Interpret and analyze results often where few guidelines exist
- Based on experimental results contribute to development of new protocols and procedures or adaptation of existing protocols. Development of new protocols may include automation of manual methods requiring programming of and experience with liquid handling robots and equipment trouble shooting. Document protocols in the form of SOPs for use in the clinical laboratory.30
- Train (either formally or informally) team members or students as needed including oversight and instruction on techniques as well as consultation on project work. Serve as technical resource for other staff. Technical resource includes knowledge of protocols and the ability to train and troubleshoot complex instrumentation such as liquid handling robots and various sequencing and analyzer instruments.
- Perform ongoing literature review to remain current with new procedures and related research; present findings for lab work group. Contribute substantively to the preparation of publication especially in the materials methods and results sections. Present ongoing work and findings to colleagues at industry conferences.
- Oversee supply and equipment budget for Innovation team under supervision of principal investigator or business manager. Perform general lab maintenance as needed relevant to innovation teams work; maintain lab supplies manage chemical inventory and safety records and provide general lab support as needed. May assist with developing recommendations for purchase of laboratory equipment.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams across different departments and with industry partners
Education Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in related laboratory science field Required
- Masters Degree in related laboratory science field Preferred
Experience Qualifications
- Three 3 years of related experience or Masters Degree. Required
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Comprehensive understanding of basic life science principles.
- General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs databases and scientific applications.
- Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.
- Experience working with liquid handling robots. Ability to trouble when issues arise.
- Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance is essential.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
- Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to document standard operating procedures.
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete and document detailed work.
Licenses and Certifications
- None
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Physical Demands
- Frequent Sitting.
- Frequent Walking.
- Frequent Standing.
- Frequent Bending.
- Frequent Squatting.
- Seldom Climbing.
- Occasional Kneeling.
- Occasional Crawling.
- Frequent Hand Use.
- Occasional Repetitive Motion Hand Use.
- Constant Grasping.
- Constant Fine Manipulation.
- Constant Pushing and Pulling.
- Occasional Reaching (above shoulder level).
- Frequent Twisting and Turning (Neck and Waist).
- Constant Vision (Color Peripheral Distance Focus).
- Constant Other. Computer use.
- Frequent lifting of 0 10 lbs. 0 to 5 in height
- Occasional lifting of 11 20 lbs. 0 to 5 in height
- Seldom lifting of 21 30 lbs. 0 to 2 in height
- Seldom lifting of 31 40 lbs. 0 to 2 in height
- Never lifting of 40 lbs. 0 to 0 in height
- Frequent carrying of 0 10 lbs. 0 to 25 in distance
- Seldom carrying of 11 20 lbs. 0 to 5 in distance
- Never carrying of 21 30 lbs. 0 to 0 in distance
- Never carrying of 40 lbs. 0 to 0 in distance
- Never Driving cars trucks forklifts and other equipment.
- Constant Working around equipment and machinery.
- Seldom Walking on uneven ground.
- Occasional Exposure to excessive noise.
- Seldom Exposure to extremes in temperature humidity or wetness.
- Seldom Exposure to dust gas fumes or chemicals.
- Occasional Working at heights.
- Never Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement.
- Seldom Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.
- Never Use of respirator.
- Frequent Working with biohazards such as blood borne pathogens hospital waste etc..
- Occasional Other (please list each item under Comments):. Radiation and electromagnetic fields lasers allergens/chemicals.May work extended hours.
- Category I Tasks that involve exposure to blood body fluids or tissues
These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute CICARE standards for all of patients families and towards each other. CICARE is the foundation of Stanfords patientexperience and represents a framework for patientcentered interactions. Simply put we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars from the patient and familys perspective:
- Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
- Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
- Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination inall ofits policies and practices including the area of employment. Accordingly SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression religion age national or ethnic origin political beliefs marital status medical condition genetic information veteran status or disability or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders members of all racial and ethnic groups people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $44.60 $57.99 per hourThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience education specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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