Staff Scientist - Pediatrics Infectious Diseases

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Key Responsibilities

Following instructions and discussions with principal investigator, designs research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification and management of data. Along with PI,

Requirements Summary

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

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SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

This position in the Rosen Lab will be responsible for overseeing large research projects; interacting with companies, collaborators, and funding partners; overseeing, managing, and training lab staff; and designing and embarking on new bacteriology and immunology protocols.

Responsibilities

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→Following instructions and discussions with principal investigator, designs research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification and management of data.
→Along with PI, oversees collaborative research projects with companies or other labs with specific attention to timelines and milestone priorities.
→Organizes and keeps track of lab samples including vaccines, murine samples, human patients samples, and bacterial strains.
→Performs analyses of primary data collected and writes interpretative reports. Verifies the correctness of the data submitted and makes recommendations based on these analyses.
→Documents research topics and prepares and submits papers based on research work to publications and committees for publication or presentation to peers.
→Solves practical problems relating to difficulties with experiments, both their own and others in the lab. Suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.
→Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
→Conducts literature searches related to research project.
→Actively participates in lab meetings and in assisting other lab members.
→Oversees and trains other lab staff or new members of the lab.
→Performs other duties as assigned.

Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

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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Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy

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

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

Laboratory Operations (3 Years) No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Not Applicable Analytical Problem Solving, Bacteriology, Cell Cultures, Cloning, Communication, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Flow Cytometry, GraphPad Prism, Growth Curves, Immunology, Mouse Handling, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Sterilization Techniques

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

About the Role

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WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

R10

$48,000.00 - $86,900.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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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Personal

✓Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

✓Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

✓Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

✓WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

✓Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

✓We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

✓WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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 or shared ancestry, 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. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Washington University Medical Campus

On-site at the office

Who can apply

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About this job

Pay per year: $48,000–$86,900 a year; 1% below the $68,076 median for Other jobs on Jobera (138,142 salaries).
Posted: 1 day ago
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