Research Audiologist - Otolaryngology

Washington University; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Transit U-Pass

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an audiologist to conduct and interpret audiometric tests, assist in fitting hearing aids and cochlear implants, and contribute to research materials. The role includes preparing reports and maintaining IRB protocols, while supporting daily lab operations and ensuring equipment calibration.

The position requires Sc.M. and CCC-A licensure with BLS; no specific prior work experience is required. Strong analytic and manuscript skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Education: Sc.M. - Master Of Science.
• Certifications: CCC-A, BLS (AHA/Red Cross), Illinois license.
• Strong writing and data analysis skills.
• No specific work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret audiometric tests.
• Assist in subject selection and fitting of hearing aids and cochlear implants.
• Design methods to assess effectiveness of hearing aid/implant technology.
• Prepare manuscripts, graphs, and tables for journals and meetings.
• Maintain IRB protocols and study documents including informed consent.
• Calibrate and maintain audiologic equipment; assist in teaching activities.

Skills

Audiology

Hearing aid fitting

Cochlear implants

Research support

IRB documentation

Education

Sc.M. - Master Of Science

Job description

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

Conducts/interprets audiometric tests and develops methods/research material to aid in audiological studies and operations.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform/interprets audiometric tests.
• Assists in selection of subjects and works with patients in the selection/fitting of conventional and programmable hearing aids and cochlear implants.
• Designs methods to access the effectiveness of hearing aid and cochlear implant technology.
• Determines appropriate statistical method(s) for analyzing experimental findings.
• Prepares manuscripts, graphs, photographs and tables for submission to scientific journals and professional meetings.
• Prepares reports on project findings for funding agency and documents for Human Studies Committee, including Informed Consent Forms.
• Submits an annual report.
• Calibrates/maintains audiologic equipment.
• Assists in teaching activities of professional staff.
• Recruits and schedules research participants, maintains IRB protocols and study documentation, and supports daily lab operations.

Required Qualifications

Education: Sc.M. - Master Of Science

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

• Audiologist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Licensed Audiologist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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.

Additional Required Qualifications

Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date

Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Education: 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: Graphing, Manuscript Preparation, Statistics

Grade R11 Salary Range $55,200.00 - $100,000.00 / Annually

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

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] 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.

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 government registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

• 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!
• Family 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.
• For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

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