The Gray Laboratory is a part of the Stanford Cancer Institute (SCI), which is one of an elite number of National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country, and is a prominent, dynamic, growing, and complex Institute within the Stanford University School of Medicine. The SCI actively works to build synergies and collaborations among faculty with cancer-relevant expertise from four Schools and over 30 departments across Stanford University.
We are seeking a Life Science Research Professional 4 to perform experiments and support activities in a newly established group at Stanford that has recently relocated from the East Coast. We are a chemical biology group focused on creative approaches to identifying and developing new small molecule therapeutics. The successful candidate will perform compound design, synthesis, and data analysis that interface with the biochemical and cellular assay efforts in the laboratory. 3-5 years postdoctoral or industry experience working in medicinal chemistry is strongly desired. The ultimate goal of this work is to identify new treatments for human disease, especially cancers. The role is highly collaborative with opportunities for independent work that contributes new capabilities to long-term efforts in the laboratory.
Duties include:
Lead multidisciplinary teams across different faculties or schools.
Perform complex (lab and/or field) experiments, and maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes; analyze and interpret research data resulting from original procedures and methods; oversee critical analyses of data from entire project.
Design research approaches for the entire project, including background research, experimental design and execution, problem-solving, and writing up for publication.
Develop new protocols; test and evaluate a variety of approaches.
Participate in creating new research proposals, and prepare for submission for funding and grants.
Work with health and safety department to ensure lab complies with regulations and all required trainings.
Prepare periodic progress reports or written reports on all phases of the research project.
Contribute original ideas of major methodologies significance which alter the course of the investigation, or develop innovative solution(s) to complex research problems.
Perform ongoing literature review to remain current with new procedures and related research; proceed without consultation with principal investigator to implement new techniques into research project.
Co-author publications; may present ongoing work and findings to colleagues at academic conferences.
Supervise other staff, including hiring, performance management, and related duties, in addition to instruction on complex techniques and direction on projects.
Additional Duties:
Coordinate with outsourced chemistry team (20 chemists); Work as key contact person for the daily base email communication with contract research organization (CRO)
* - Other duties may also be assigned
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
3-5 years postdoctoral or industry experience working in medicinal chemistry is strongly desired
Ability to multi-task across many simultaneous projects
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor's degree in related scientific field and six years of relevant work experience; or Master's degree in a related scientific field and four years relevant experience; or PhD in related scientific field and two years of relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
Extensive understanding of scientific principles.
Expert level knowledge and skills in field of science related to research project.
General computer skills, experience with databases and scientific applications, and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.
Ability to work under deadlines is essential.
Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
Strong project management and leadership skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, write by hand, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing over 40 pounds.
Occasionally sit, kneel, crawl, reach and work above shoulders, sort and file paperwork or parts.
Rarely climb, scrub, sweep, mop, chop and mix or operate hand and foot controls.
Must have correctible vision to perform duties of the job.
Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and move on hard surfaces for up to eight hours.
Ability to lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a dusty, dirty, and odorous environment.
Position may require repetitive motion.
* - 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May require working in close proximity to blood borne pathogens.
May require work in an environment where animals are used for teaching and research.
Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present.
Employee must perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses and shoes, protective clothing and gloves, and possibly a respirator.
May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.
WORK STANDARDS:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
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