Postdoctoral Research Associate - Surgical Oncology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the Gillanders lab within the Department of Surgery. The role focuses on translational studies in Immuno-Oncology with emphasis on personalized cancer vaccines, including culture of patient-derived cells and immune response characterization. The position requires meticulous data management and collaboration across lab personnel.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.
• Experience with human cell culture from patients in clinical trials.
• Experience with ELISpot assays, flow cytometry, and molecular biology techniques.
• Strong record-keeping and data management skills; collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grant preparation and reporting.
• Prepare and submit papers on research.
• Assist in the design of research experiments; maintain rigorous records.
• Evaluate research findings and assist in reporting results.
• Conscientious discharge of research responsibilities and adherence to good laboratory practices.
• Maintain compliance with ethical standards in research.

Skills

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Data Interpretations

Experimentation

Laboratory Operations

Laboratory Techniques

Researching

Results Reporting

Scientific Writing

Education

Ph.D./M.D. or equivalent terminal degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Gillanders lab in the Department of Surgery is a leader in translational studies in Immuno-Oncology with an emphasis on personalized cancer vaccines. The laboratory has several ongoing clinical trials that involve many different platforms for the delivery and clinical benefit of personalized cancer vaccines.

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience in the culture of human cells derived from patients undergoing clinical trials and experience in the characterization of the immune response elicited by vaccine administration. The candidate should have experience with, but not limited to, ELISpot immunoassays, flow cytometry, molecular biology techniques, and should be able to perform basic experiments using essential good laboratory practices. The job also requires meticulous record keeping, the ability to maintain and learn database management, and ability to work in a collaborative environment with other lab personnel.

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Job Description

Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Prepares and submits papers on research.
• Assists in the design of research experiments.
• Evaluates research findings and assists in the reporting of the results.
• Conscientious discharge of their research responsibilities.
• Maintains conformity with ethical standards in research.
• Maintains compliance with good laboratory practice including the maintenance of adequate research records.
• Engages in open and timely discussion with their mentor regarding possession or distribution of material, reagents, or records belonging to their laboratory and any proposed disclosure of findings or techniques privately or in publications.
• Collegial conduct towards co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group.
• Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations. All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in University laboratories remain the property of the University.

Working Conditions

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.

Salary Range

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.

Education

Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.

Certifications /Professional Licenses

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

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

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

More About This Job

• Have a 5-year term limit that includes previous experience.

Preferred Qualifications

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications /Professional Licenses

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

Work Experience

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Experimentation, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Researching, Results Reporting, Scientific Writing

Questions

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Accommodation

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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.

Pre-Employment Screening

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.

Benefits Statement

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.

EEO Statement

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.