Job Code: 4181
Job Grade: F

Stanford University Department of Genetics has an excellent opportunity available as a part of the newly-formed Data Operations team for the Human Cell Atlas (HCA). The HCA is a worldwide effort to characterize all human cell types using high-throughput, high-resolution technology, including single-cell genomics and imaging assays. The vast amount of data that make up the HCA will be made accessible to the entire scientific community and will comprise a reference map of the human body. This reference resource will make fundamental contributions  to our understanding of human biology, disease, and treatments. The HCA Data Operations team is primarily responsible for a release plan for HCA datasets, metadata, and data processing pipelines that maximizes the value created by the HCA project by matching project deliverables to the needs of the scientific community.

The Associate Biocuration Scientist will join a small team of Ph.D. biologists and experienced database managers in the Cherry Lab, and will work closely with colleagues within the other teams of the HCA Data Coordination Platform (DCP). The successful candidate will be able to distill large, complex research and discussions into summaries and reports, for use within the HCA, as well as documentation for the greater scientific community regarding effective use of the data. They will engage with the community, through published research and at scientific conferences, in order to understand the needs of HCA data users and, ultimately, to improve the accessibility and usability of HCA data to researchers worldwide.

As the HCA Data Operations team initializes in the coming months, we look forward to adding a diligent and motivated Associate Biocuration Scientist to be an early contributor towards our mission as a part of this ground-breaking project.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree in a field of Biology or Bioinformatics and one year of relevant experience, or combination of relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Strong knowledge of genetics, molecular biology, or bioinformatics.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to understand scientific literature, experimental procedures and their limitations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (DESIRED):

• Laboratory experience with genomics laboratory techniques.
• Experience using genome browsers and databases.
• Experience with modern high-throughput genomics and proteomics experiments and their data types.
• Experience with computer programming.
• Experience with both independent and collaborative work environments.

PHYSICAL REUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently perform desk based computer tasks, seated work and use light/ fine grasping. 
• Occasionally stand, walk, and write by hand, lift, carry, push pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

* - 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 work extended or non-standard hours based on project or business needs. Occasional local travel may be required.
• Some work may be performed in a laboratory setting.

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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Requisition ID: 82867