Research Assistant (18 Months Fixed Term)

$65,312 - $80,891/Yr

Stanford University - Stanford, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Stanford, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Assistant (Life Science Research Professional 1) at Stanford University will support research projects in the Buckwalter Laboratory within the Department of Neurology. This role involves conducting and analyzing experiments related to neuroimmune responses after stroke, utilizing mouse models. The position requires a commitment of 1.5 years and emphasizes independent research, collaboration, and effective communication within a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex experiments for a major portion of the research project.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
• Interpret and analyze results, often where few guidelines exist.
• Contribute to the development of new research protocols and procedures or adapt existing protocols based on prior results.
• Make recommendations on plan design and/or research direction to the principal investigator.
• Review literature on an ongoing basis to remain current with new procedures and apply learnings to related research.
• Contribute substantively to the preparation of papers for publication, especially in the results section.
• Supervise staff or students as needed, including oversight and instruction on techniques.
• Perform general lab maintenance as needed; maintain lab stock, manage chemical inventory and safety records.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, cell biology, biological sciences, neuroscience, or related field.
• Experience with mouse handling, animal behavior, and/or immunohistochemistry is highly desirable.
• Experience with flow cytometry, axonal/myelin biology, lymphocyte biology, and RNA sequencing is desirable.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with mouse behavior assays such as Barnes maze and novel object tasks.
• Immunohistochemistry and Immunofluorescence staining procedures.
• Confocal microscopy experience.
• RNA preparation from tissues, qPCR, RNASeq library preparation and analysis.
• Experience working with blood from mammalian sources.
• Running a flow cytometer and analyzing flow cytometry data (FlowJo and cytobank.org).
• Solid working knowledge of statistics.

Benefits

• Comprehensive rewards package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.