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Environmental Biomolecular Engineer

Inside Higher Ed, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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Position Overview Environmental Biomolecular Engineer (Research Technician) – Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford, CA. This one‑year fixed‑term position involves project work at Hopkins Marine Station in Pacific Grove, CA, with regional and international travel (including a multi‑week period in Palau).

Job Responsibilities

Conduct a landscape assessment of available technologies and miniaturization prospects.

Design a waterproof chemical handling flow‑through system.

Test and optimize technologies for high‑performance flow‑through system.

Perform seawater eDNA extractions, PCR, and sequencing library preparation.

Conduct Oxford Nanopore Sequencing.

Analyze resulting data.

Contribute to communicating results and expanding stakeholder partnerships.

Assist in sample processing, sequencing, and validation tests.

Support team‑based problem‑solving in an interdisciplinary research environment.

Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

General understanding of scientific principles; demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge to solve work problems.

Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.

General computer skills and adaptability to new scientific applications.

Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.

Excellent organizational skills; accurate completion of detailed work.

Preferred Qualifications

Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and initiates projects.

Strong communication, molecular, and computational skills.

Organized; delivers work products on time.

Ability to work independently and within a 20‑person team, reporting progress and challenges.

Basic knowledge of ecology and genomics.

Applied experience with Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencing platforms.

Background in bioengineering, mechanical engineering, and/or molecular technologies.

Ability to provide reasonable accommodation under law for any disability.

Compensation Expected pay range: $32.58 – $38.48 per hour.

How to Apply Submit a resume and cover letter via the “Apply for Job” button on the posting. The University will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Benefits Employees have access to Stanford’s comprehensive benefits package. Detailed information is available on the

Cardinal at Work

website.

Equal Employment Opportunity Stanford University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

Schedule: Full‑time

Job Code: 4943

Employee Status: Fixed‑Term

Grade: E

Requisition ID: 107845

Work Arrangement: On Site

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