Life Science Research Professional 1

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology has a long tradition of major contributions in basic research, a new commitment to clinical and outcomes research, a track record of training fellows for academic careers, and a longitudinal commitment to providing care for patients with complex gastrointestinal and liver diseases.

Stanford University is seeking a Life Science Research Professional 1 to perform basic functions and activities involved in defined research projects, and independently conduct and analyze experiments in the area of diet-microbiome-immune interactions in the Spencer Lab. This is a unique opportunity to serve as the founding member of a new lab at Stanford.

The gut microbiota—dense, diverse microbes inhabiting the GI tract—drives host metabolism, xenobiotic processing, and defense against pathogens. Our lab develops and applies novel technologies to advance microbiome science, with a focus on the understudied small intestine, whose ecology is altered across many GI disorders. Because stool reflects distal colonic communities, we use a capsule-based device to sample site-specific small-intestinal microbiota in humans.

As Lab Manager, you will work closely with the PI and senior researchers to both execute experiments and support day-to-day wet-lab operations. Core duties may include establishing and maintaining SOPs; training and scheduling staff and students; managing inventories (reagents, gases, consumables), purchasing and vendor relationships; coordinating service contracts, anaerobic chambers, CO₂ incubators, -80 °C freezers, and autoclaves; overseeing media preparation and sterile technique; maintaining bacterial and fungal culture collections; and ensuring EH&S / IBC compliance (chemical tracking, waste streams, incident logs, and safety drills). Additional responsibilities include receiving and processing human capsule-derived samples, helping organize lab meetings and trainings, and maintaining tidy, inspection-ready spaces. Familiarity with microbial cultivation and molecular biology (e.g., nucleic acid isolation from cellular samples) is strongly desired, but not required.

Duties include :

• Plan approach to experiments in support of research projects in lab and / or field based on knowledge of scientific theory.
• Independently conduct experiments; maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
• Apply the theories and methods of a life science discipline to interpret and perform analyses of experiment results; offer suggestions regarding modifications to procedures and protocols in collaboration with senior researcher.
• Review literature on an ongoing basis to remain current with new procedures and apply learnings to related research.
• Contribute to publication of findings as needed. Participate in the 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 lab support as needed.
• Assist with orientation and training of new staff or students on lab procedures or techniques.

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The expected pay range for this position is $32.58 to $38.48 per hour.

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Why Stanford is for You

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Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.