Trainee Computer Science Research Jobs in California

Job Summary:
Stanford University is seeking a Life Science Research Professional 3 to perform complex functions and activities involved in defined research projects, and independently conduct a major portion of the research project(s). This role involves developing machine learning software, assisting in study design, conducting independent research, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Responsibilities:
• Develop machine learning software to efficiently recognize features in human images.
• Provide assistance to investigators in the design and development of research studies, and responsible for data analysis and record-keeping.
• Design new research studies in collaboration with the principal investigator, project scientists, and research associates.
• Carry out independent research projects as warranted.
• Responsible for submission of protocols and implementation of studies, including data analysis and drafting of manuscripts.
• Directly supervise various personnel during experiments.
• Ensure safety, IACUC, AALAC, EH&S, and CUPA compliance in research study area.
• Contribute substantively to the preparation of papers for publication, especially in the results section.
• Supervise (either formally or informally) staff or students as needed, including oversight and instruction on techniques, as well as consultation on project work.
• Serve as technical resource for other research staff.
• Perform complex (lab and/or field) experiments for a major portion of the research project.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
• Interpret and analyze results, often where few guidelines exist.
• Based on prior results, contribute to development of new research protocols and procedures or adaptation of existing protocols.
• Make recommendations on plan design and/or research direction to principal investigator.
• Work with health and safety department to ensure lab complies with regulations and all required trainings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams across different faculties or schools.
• Perform ongoing literature review to remain current with new procedures and related research; present findings for lab work group.
• Oversee supply and equipment budget under minimal supervision of principal investigator or business manager.
• Work with health and safety department to ensure lab complies with regulations and all required trainings.
• Formally supervise and train new staff or students as needed, including hiring, performance management, and related duties.
• Provide instruction on techniques and consultation on project work.
Qualifications:
Required:
• BS in engineering degree and MS degree that includes analytics and one year of relevant industry experience including machine learning; or PhD in related science field.
• Experience in the development and implementation of machine learning code.
• Skills to organize information and keep accurate records for each experiment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skill.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills to coordinate with a wide range of personnel, including subordinates, supervisors, faculty, post-docs, students, and research animal staff.
• Excellent computer skills using spreadsheet, database, and word processing software; experience with Windows and DOS; Experience with Python or C, SQL, R, Tableau, MongoDB, NoSQL, Google Cloud, PySpark.
• Ability to learn and follow procedures with minimal supervision; demonstrated ability to understand and follow written procedures and verbal instructions.
• Skills to clean, order supplies for, and maintain organization within a research lab.
• Skills to directly supervise employees and to indirectly supervise a variety of researchers and collaborators on multiple, concurrent in vivo studies.
• General computer skills, experience with databases and scientific applications, and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance is essential.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
• Developing project management skills.
• 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 and work above shoulders, sort and file paperwork or parts.
• Rarely climb, scrub, sweep, mop, chop and mix or operate hand and foot controls.
• Must have correctible vision to perform 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.
• 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 may 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.
Company:
Stanford University is a teaching and research university that focuses on graduate programs in law, medicine, education, and business. Founded in 1885, the company is headquartered in Stanford, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.