DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FACT and other regulatory requirements

Extensive experience in cellular immunology, stem cell biology, cellular therapies, and molecular biology.

Experienced in the culture and expansion of human blood cells, mechanical isolation and analysis of cell populations, bioreactor-based growth of human blood cells, cytokine biology, molecular biology, tissue engineering.

Software:

• Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, Windows NT, Word and miscellaneous device control software
• Statistical analysis software (Graph Pad Prism, SAS, etc)
• Flow Cytometry, Chromatography, Biorector control and analytical packages.

Machines/Equip: Req./Pref

• Bioreactors, FPLC, cell counter, magnetic selection devices, discreet particle counter, centrifuges, microscopes, pH meter, Flow cytometer, biosafety cabinet, plate readers, ultrafiltration devices.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Experience leading or overseeing the work of technical staff.
• Understanding of relevant scientific, engineering, or technical disciplines.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to synthesize and articulate technical and scientific methodologies, specifications, and information.
• Experience leading scientific, engineering, or technical research projects or programs.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, trends, methodologies, and resource management principles.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
• Strong customer relationship and consensus building skills.
• Ability to influence and establish effective working relationships in a diverse environment.
• Ability to resolve issues quickly and make decisions that meet university objectives in a collaborative culture.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently sit, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation and perform desk-based computer tasks, lift, carry, push pull objects that weigh to ten pounds.
• Occasionally sit, use a telephone or write by hand.
• Rarely kneel, crawl, climb, twist, bend, stoop, squat, reach or work above shoulders, sort, file paperwork or parts, operate foot and hand controls.

* - 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 extended hours, evenings and weekends.

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.

As an organization that receives federal funding, Stanford University has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply to all university employees, including those working remotely in the United States and applicable subcontractors. To learn more about COVID policies and guidelines for Stanford University Staff, please visit https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/working-stanford/covid-19/interim-policies/covid-19-surveillance-testing-policy