Stanford University is seeking a Life Science Research Professional 2 to support research activities across the laboratories of Dr. Christopher Garcia and Dr. Anusha Kalbasi. The Garcia lab is a leader in structural biology, receptor signaling, protein engineering, and immunology while the Kalbasi lab focuses on cancer immunology and the development of engineered immune therapies. This position will play a key role in supporting in vivo and immunology-focused studies across both groups.
The successful candidate will serve as a central resource for mouse-based experiments and immune cell workflows, contributing to projects involving engineered cytokines, cytokine receptors, and CAR/TCR-based therapies. The role is highly hands-on and will involve close coordination with multiple lab members to support ongoing studies.
Primary responsibilities include execution of in vivo mouse tumor models, including tumor implantation, adoptive transfer of engineered T cells, and treatment studies. The individual will also manage and maintain the laboratory mouse colony, including coordinating breeding strategies, performing genotyping, and ensuring timely availability of appropriately staged animals for experiments across projects.
In addition to in vivo work, the position will support cellular immunology workflows, including isolation, activation, and culture of primary immune cells, lentiviral transduction, and functional assays. Experience with flow cytometry (including multicolor panels and intracellular staining) is strongly preferred.
The ideal candidate will have a background in immunology, cell biology, or a related field, with experience in mouse models and basic molecular and cellular techniques. The individual should be highly organized, capable of managing multiple concurrent experiments, and comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced research environment.
This role requires coordination with trainees and staff across both laboratories to ensure efficient execution of experiments and alignment with project timelines. The individual will also contribute to data organization, basic analysis, and documentation of experimental results.
Additional responsibilities include supporting laboratory operations related to animal protocols (APLAC/IACUC), biosafety compliance, and training of lab members in mouse handling and in vivo procedures.
This position is well suited for a research professional who enjoys hands-on experimental work and playing a central role in enabling in vivo research across multiple projects. The position reports to the Principal Investigator(s) and works closely with lab managers and institutional support staff.
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.
The expected pay range for this position is $85,376 to $99,581 per annum.
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Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
- A BS, MS or PhD degree with at least 3 years of relevant research experience in academia and/or industry
- Strong background in T cell immunology, including in vitro and in vivo analysis of CAR/TCR function and cytokine signaling pathways
- Experience with murine tumor models and adoptive cell therapy, including tumor implantation, T cell transfer, and in vivo treatment studies
- Experience managing or supporting a mouse colony, including breeding strategy design, genotyping, and coordination with lab members to support experimental timelines
- Familiarity with animal research compliance requirements (e.g., APLAC/IACUC), including protocol support, documentation, and inspections
- Experience with flow cytometry (multicolor panels, intracellular staining, phospho-flow) and analysis of immune cell phenotypes and function
- Experience with primary immune cell culture, including T cell isolation, activation, transduction (e.g., lentiviral), and expansion
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent in vivo and in vitro workflows
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced research environment with faculty, trainees, and staff
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including interaction with core facilities, collaborators, and vendors
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED): Bachelor's degree in related scientific field and two years of relevant work experience; or Master's degree in a related scientific field.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
- Comprehensive understanding of scientific principles.
- General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications.
- Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.
- Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
- Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance is essential.
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES: None
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.
- Add or subtract physical requirements based on the requirements of your specific job. (remove this statement for posting)
* 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.