HBV Research Scientist — Stem Cell & CRISPR Models

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass transit benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO, invites applications for a research scientist to join the Schwartz Laboratory in the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, studying HBV biology and viral persistence with the aim of identifying strategies toward a functional cure.

The lab develops human infection models using stem cell-derived hepatocytes, primary human hepatocytes, CRISPR/Cas9, and HBV clones, contributing to impactful discoveries such as a nucleosome-level

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific certification/professional license required for this position.
• Laboratory Operations (3 years)

Responsibilities

• Following instructions and discussions with the principal investigator, designs research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification and management of data.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Performs complex statistical analysis of 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 equipment or test subjects. Suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.
• Conducts literature searches related to research project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Communication

Computer Literacy

Data Analysis

Data Interpretations

Education

Master’s degree

Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO, invites applications for a research scientist to join the Schwartz Laboratory in the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, studying HBV biology and viral persistence with the aim of identifying strategies toward a functional cure.

The lab develops human infection models using stem cell-derived hepatocytes, primary human hepatocytes, CRISPR/Cas9, and HBV clones, contributing to impactful discoveries such as a nucleosome-level