Life at PAIRE

Thank you for you interest in PAIRE employment opportunities. PAIRE engages in nonprofit medical research and works with sponsors and the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) in administering funds for conducting research to find new and improved ways to combat human disease and help people with disabilities. We attract and retain talented employees who strive to make a difference in the lives of others through their on-going research. We are partnered with TriNet Human Resource Corporation (TriNet) for our payroll and benefit services.

Life at PAIRE – PAIRE employees work on the beautiful campus of the VA Palo Health Care System (VAPAHCS) in Palo Alto and Menlo Park. The VAPAHCS grounds on the Palo Alto campus offer a variety of options for the athletically inclined:

• Walking, running, and bike paths
• Fitness Program offering exercise classes
• Workout gym within the medical center

For the shoppers, PAIRE employees may enjoy one of these venues:

• Seasonal Farmer’s Market with an array of locally grown vegetables, fruits, baked goods and local honey products
• VA’s cafeteria where musical entertainment is served up with the hot meals
• Coffee Café providing lattes, mochas, hot chocolate and a variety of baked goods
• VA’s Canteen Retail store which sells everything from soda to TV’s – all tax-free!

The following shopping and strolling opportunities are accessible to both Menlo Park & Palo Alto facilities:

• Stanford’s shopping mall and Stanford Campus
• Lively downtown Palo Alto is nearby which offers a variety of restaurant venues and retail shopping

For those employees that seek quieter moments the Palo Alto site offers the following:

• Non-denominational chapel for reflection and services offered throughout the year
• Meditation garden with benches for the benefit of a peaceful moment
• Gazebo covered sitting area within the memorial rose garden for quiet conversations, reading, or enjoying a quiet lunch
• Tranquil waterfall area with benches for peaceful contemplation during breaks or lunch
  

Employees at PAIRE are encouraged to partake in all of the above options; additionally, parking is free, there are shuttles from the VAPAHCS facility to the Menlo Park campus and Stanford University throughout the day. Due to the level of research conducted at our facility by esteemed scientists, PAIRE employees will work closely with renowned physicians, published scientists, and postdoctoral fellows in an academically and intellectually stimulating environment.

Working at PAIRE - In addition to a competitive salary, PAIRE offers a benefits package that includes a choice of medical, dental and vision plans, life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program and a generous 401(k) retirement plan as well as various leave and holiday benefits. (If the position is less than full-time, certain benefits may not accrue to the employee; this will be verified at time of employment.) PAIRE also encourages the educational growth of its employees through annual research trainings and seminar attendance pertinent to their area of expertise.

We are pleased that you are interested in our organization and, if employed, we invite you to benefit from the many opportunities offered at PAIRE and the variety of activities and resources found at the VAPHACS campus. We are sure you will find PAIRE employment to be both stimulating and fulfilling.