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    Life Science Research Lab Assistant - Palo Alto, United States - PAVIR

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    Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research (PAVIR) supports the nation's second largest research program conducted among the VA Hospitals and is looking for a part-time Clinical Research Lab Assistant. The Lab Assistant position is located within a cardiovascular laboratory at Stanford University and the Palo alto VA Medical Center and calls for a highly motivated, intelligent, responsible, conscientious, and detail-oriented individual. The successful candidate must be a quick learner who enjoys acquiring new skills, advancing projects independently and collaboratively.

    We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with a proven interest in several of the following areas: computational biology, Python, R, and statistics.


    BENEFITS

    PAVIR is delighted to offer a robust and comprehensive employee benefits package with exceptional offerings such as sick pay policies, a 401(k) with a fully vested 6% company match and 3% profit share, commuter benefits, wellness program, employee assistance program, and professional development training.


    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES OF A LAB ASSISTANT

    • Assist with the analysis of single cell data;
    • Assist in Python programming, R programming;
    • Assist in developing programs to obtain data from iphones;
    • Assist in computational modeling;
    • Following and ensuring compliance with institutional and federal guidelines in health, safety and animal regulations;
    • Preparing figures and protocols and learning computational techniques;
    • Other tasks as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Required: Undergraduate student;
    • 0-1 year undergraduate research experience;
    • Preferred: Area of study in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, or related discipline;
    • More than 1 year research lab experience;
    • Willingness to work with team members;
    • Knowledge of Python, R, C++
    • Strong organizational skills, work ethic, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines;
    • Ability to work independently as well as with others as a team in a productive manner;
    • Cover letter providing additional information and explaining your qualifications, interests, and career goals is desired.

    ABOUT PALO ALTO VETERANS INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH (PAVIR)

    PAVIR facilitates research and education activities conducted at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. At PAVIR we work with more than 160 uniquely talented medical scientists. We recruit and retain talented employees who believe in making a difference in the lives of others through innovative health research.

    READY TO JOIN OUR RESEARCH TEAM?

    If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you

    PAVIR is 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 VAPAHCS and complete a background check before they can commence work.

    PAVIR is pleased to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Veterans, and Individuals with a Disability are encouraged to apply. 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. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact - Human Resources department.

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