"Life Science Research Professional"

About the Lab:

The LSRP will work in the lab of Dr. Ansuman Satpathy, MD, PhD (Department of Pathology and Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy at Stanford University School of Medicine). The goal of the lab is to apply cutting-edge immunologic and genomic technologies to study the immune response to cancer, and to design the next-generation of cancer immunotherapies for patients. The laboratory consists of an interdisciplinary team of physicians and scientists with backgrounds in medicine, immunology, cancer, and genetics. The Satpathy Lab studies fundamental principles of the immune system in health, infection, and cancer (Parker et al, Cell 2020; Flynn et al, Cell 2021). The lab particularly focuses on single-cell genomic and multi-omic technologies (Yost et al, Nature Medicine 2019; Rubin et al, Cell 2019) to study immunological mechanisms of disease directly in samples isolated from patients.

For more information about our multidisciplinary research laboratory, see: https://satpathylab.com/

About the Position:

We are recruiting a Life Science Research Professional to join our research group within the lab focused on understanding the differentiation of cytotoxic T lymphocytes in diverse settings, including infection and cancer.

Our projects integrate foundational in vivo immunology models with functional genomics assays and next-generation sequencing technologies to understand this process. The group has a history of developing such systems (Daniel et al., Nature Immunology 2021, Xia et al., Immunity 2022, Buquicchio et al., Immunity 2024, Raposo et al., BioRxiv 2025), and we are looking to expand our team.

Working independently and as part of a team, the LSRP will design, conduct, and analyze in vivo and in vitro experiments utilizing primary murine T cells to evaluate T cell differentiation.

This position represents an excellent opportunity for the LSRP to develop foundational skills (e.g. experimental design, data analysis, and experimental documentation) required for success in research. They will learn fundamental assays (e.g. flow cytometry, cytokine secretion, viral and non-viral gene editing) and models (e.g. infection, co-culture, and tumor) utilized in modern immunology research and have the opportunity to perform advanced genomics techniques (e.g. single-cell sequencing, next-generation sequencing).

Duties Include:

• Design experiments using the scientific method with mentor guidance for lab research projects.
• Conduct experiments independently and keep thorough records of methods and results.
• Apply the scientific method to analyze, interpret, and troubleshoot, experiment results; offer suggestions regarding modifications to procedures and protocols.
• Review literature on an ongoing basis to remain current with new procedures and apply learnings to related research.
• Contribute to the 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 the orientation and training of new staff or students on lab procedures or techniques.

- Other duties may also be assigned

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field, life science discipline, or related field.
• Knowledge of basic molecular biology workflows in a laboratory, such as molecular cloning procedures and PCR, is required. Experience with sequencing library preparation and cell culture is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in any of the following fields: immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, genomics, or related biology and bioengineering fields.
• Other qualities of a successful application would include evidence of being self-motivated, possessing strong communication skills, and the ability and desire to perform as part of a team.
• Fluency in a programming language for biological data science analyses, including R (preferred), Python (preferred), Julia, C++, Perl, and/or Matlab, is a plus but not required.
• Basic knowledge of the Unix command line environment is a plus, but not required.

Education & Experience (Required):

• Bachelor's degree in related scientific field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Required):

• General understanding of scientific principles. Demonstrated performance to use knowledge and skills when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge of scientific principles to problem-solving work.
• Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work.

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, work above shoulders, and sort and file paperwork or parts.
• Rarely climb, scrub, sweep, mop, chop, mix, or operate hand and foot controls.
• Must have correctable vision to perform the 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.

Working Conditions:

• May require working in close proximity to bloodborne 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.
• Due to the nature of the work, this position will work fully on-site.

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

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

For more information about the department visit: https://med.stanford.edu/pathology