Senior Scientist - Surgical Oncology

Washington University in St. Louis; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis, on the Medical Campus in Saint Louis, MO, seeks a Senior Scientist for the Gillanders lab in the Department of Surgery to advance translational studies in Immuno-Oncology and personalized cancer vaccines.

The ideal candidate has experience with human cells from clinical trials, ELISpot, flow cytometry, and molecular biology, and can manage data and collaborate with other lab personnel. Salary is competitive for the grade and location.

Qualifications

• PhD or terminal degree; combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Postdoctoral experience (3 years) as stated in the job posting.
• Analytical problem solving and lab techniques are valued.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates on designing, conducting and reporting of research projects.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting; may submit grant proposals with approvals.
• Prepares and submits papers on research.
• Develops hypotheses to be tested and methods to test them.
• Complies with safety procedures and maintains documentation for lab and specimen conditions.
• Manages research projects with other institutions and investigators.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Laboratory instrumentation

Laboratory processes

Laboratory techniques

Oral communications

Teamwork

Working independently

Written communication

Education

PhD or terminal degree

Postdoctoral experience

Job description

## Senior Scientist - Surgical OncologyApply: On Campus/Onsite: Washington University Medical Campus: Full time: Posted Today: JR97958# **Location**SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110# **Scheduled Hours**40# **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 learn and maintain database management, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment with other lab personnel. Collaborates on designing, conducting and reporting of research projects.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Collaborates on designing, conducting and reporting of research projects.* Assists with grant preparation and reporting. May submit grant proposals in rare circumstances with the approval of the PI, Department Head and Dean.* Prepares and submits papers on research.* Develops hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.* Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.* Manages research project with other institutions and investigators.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Working Conditions:*** Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological, chemical and radioactive 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.# **Required Qualifications****Education:**Phd Or Terminal Degree Or Combination Of Education And Experience May Substitute For Minimum Education.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.**Work Experience:**Postdoctoral (3 Years)**Skills:**Not Applicable**Driver's License:**A driver's license is not required for this position.# **More About This Job**WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.# **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:**Analytical Problem Solving, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Processes, Laboratory Techniques, Oral Communications, Teamwork, Working Independently, Written Communication# **Grade**R12# **Salary Range**$63,400.00 - $115,000.00 / AnnuallyThe 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.# **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 governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.