Research Opportunities - Neurology

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Key Responsibilities

Working Conditions: This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.

Requirements Summary

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

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SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

There is a research opportunity in the laboratory of David H. Gutmann, MD, PhD, director of the WashU Neurofibromatosis Center.

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join a vibrant research team focused on understanding why children develop brain tumors. Our laboratory uses a combination of novel genetically engineered mice and human induced pluripotent stem cells to determine the reasons underlying pediatric brain tumor formation and progression, identify risk factors for brain tumor formation, and discover new therapies for these common childhood cancers.

Responsibilities

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This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Requirements

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Tissue culture experience

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

No specific work experience is required for this position. No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Not Applicable Communication, Laboratory Research, Organizing, Recordkeeping, Working Independently

A driver's license is not required for this position.

About the Role

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Candidates with additional education and experience are encouraged to apply.

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

What We Offer

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Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.