Life Science Research Associate

1 day ago

Palo Alto, California, United States PAVIR Full time
Job Title: Life Science Research Associate

Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) is seeking a highly skilled Life Science Research Associate to join our team. As a key member of our research team, you will design, implement, and lead basic and applied research projects independently and in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and other research staff.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform advanced biological techniques and procedures using live animals (mice), animal tissue, and cells;
  • Collaborate with the P.I. on the design and execution of laboratory experiments; Serve as the main contact for experiments;
  • Develop and validate experimental protocols;
  • Analyze data from experiments;
  • Prepare charts for presentations and publication;
  • Write papers on projects for publication;
  • Perform general lab organization; Guide and train lab technicians;
  • Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Required: Ph.D. and/or M.D.;
  • At least three years of prior research experience in biology, cell biology, molecular biology, or a related discipline;
  • Desired: Advanced knowledge of scientific research methodology; Ability to troubleshoot an experiment as necessary; Exquisite record keeping and experimental documentation capabilities; Excellent organizational skills; Strong scientific writing skills and demonstrated capacity to drive first author publications; Knowledge of safe handling/storage of biohazardous chemicals & bloodborne pathogens;
About PAVIR:

PAVIR engages in the administration of funds and providing support for the conduct of research at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) to find new and improved ways to combat human disease and help people with disabilities. At PAVIR, we work with more than 160 uniquely talented medical scientists. Our researchers have an active appointment with the VA Palo Alto Health Care System and maintain academic appointments with Stanford University.

We are a nonprofit foundation affiliated with the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). As a condition of employment, all PAVIR employees are required to have an approved appointment with VA and complete a background check before they can commence work.

PAVIR is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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