Life Science Research Professional 1

The Bollyky Lab at Stanford University, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine is seeking a Life Science Research Professional 1 (LSRP1) to perform lab functions and activities involved in defined research projects and assist in conducting a portion of the research project(s). The LSRP1 is involved in assisting the execution of a Principal Investigator's research activities and attaining the goals of the PI's sponsored research projects.  

While our Division of Infectious Diseases encompasses all aspects of infectious diseases and geographic medicine, including COVID research and clinical care, clinical microbiology, hospital epidemiology, AIDS, international health, mechanisms of pathogenesis, the role of microbes in chronic & unexplained disease, human microbial ecology, parasitology, microbial & viral genomics, and tropical medicine, the Bollyky Lab specifically studies the immunology of infectious diseases with an emphasis on skin and lung infections. We are a translational lab and study cells, animal models, and human clinical samples. Our goals are to understand disease pathogenesis and to develop better treatments for diseases.

Core Duties:

• Plan approach to experiments in support of research projects inlab and/or field based on knowledge of scientific theory.

• Independently conduct experiments; maintain detailed records ofexperiments and outcomes.

• Apply the theories and methods of a life science discipline tointerpret and perform analyses of experiment results; offer suggestionsregarding modifications to procedures and protocols in collaborationwith senior researcher.

• Review literature on an ongoing basis to remain current with newprocedures and apply learnings to related research.

• Contribute to publication of findings as needed. Participate inthe preparation of written documents, including procedures,presentations, and proposals.

• Help with general lab maintenance as needed; maintain lab stock,manage chemical inventory and safety records, and provide general labsupport as needed.

• Assist with orientation and training of new staff or students onlab procedures or techniques.

Minimum Education andExperience

Bachelor's degree in related scientific field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General understanding of scientific principles. Demonstratedperformance to use knowledge and skills when needed.

• Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge of scienceprincipals to problem solve work.

• Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments andoutcomes.

• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and mastercomputer programs, databases, and scientific applications.

• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.

• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability toaccurately complete detailed work.