Senior Support Scientist - Neurology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Holidays

Health Insurance

Transit U-Pass

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a specialist to support spatial technology workflows for research projects in the School of Medicine. You will train researchers, assist with data analysis, and coordinate the adoption of new spatial tools across labs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with investigators, development of education programs, and staying current with advances in spatial omics and related technologies.

Qualifications

• Phd or terminal degree required.
• Postdoctoral in Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related field.
• Experience with spatial technology workflows preferred.
• Ability to develop education and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise and training for individuals and teams on spatial technology workflows.
• Serves as a resource for information on supported tools for spatial histology.
• Collaborates with lab research community to design and implement services and programs.
• Keeps abreast of scientific advances in spatial resources and experimental approaches.
• Establishes relationships with the research team to address needs.
• Gives presentations on topics of interest to scientific audiences.

Skills

Biological Databases

Biotechnology Laboratory

Classroom Training

Communication

Customer Service

Data Analysis Tools

Information Science

Interpersonal Communication

Presentation Development

General Laboratory

Research Labs

Education

Phd Or Terminal Degree Or Combination Of Education And Experience May Substitute For Minimum Education.

Job description

Position Summary

Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary
Provides a broad range of support for the scientific and research activities of the School of Medicine's faculty, staff, and students; major areas of focus include providing expertise in the application of spatial technology workflows for slide preparation and analyzing spatial and sequence data, collaborating with investigators on designing novel spatial omics methods, assisting students in applying spatial technology workflows to their work, evaluating and coordinating support and licensing for new resources and tools of interest to the lab; works directly with the lab's research programs and affiliated core facilities to assist in the development of new information services and resources, and to plan and develop education and training programs; facilitates the collaboration among the lab's research staff by identifying and effectively communicating potential synergies.

Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides expertise and training for individuals, departments and research teams regarding the effective application of spatial technology workflows and tools for specific research problems or for assisting scientists and students.
• Serves as a resource for the lab on information and assistance on supported tools for spatial histology.
• Works closely with the lab's research community to identify, design and implement services and programs to support spatial technology workflows through activities such as needs assessments and the evaluation and implementation of new tools and resources.
• Stays abreast of scientific advances leading to newly developed spatial resources and experimental approaches.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the lab's research team to identify areas of interest and address needs.
• Provides presentations on topics and resources of interest to scientific audiences.
• Participates in lab-wide initiatives, programs and professional development activities.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

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:

Required Qualifications
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 In Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Or A Related Field (3 Years).

Skills:
General Laboratory, Research Labs

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.

Education:

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:
Biological Databases, Biotechnology Laboratory, Classroom Training, Communication, Customer Service, Data Analysis Tools, Information Science, Interpersonal Communication, Presentation Development

Grade
R11

Salary Range
$55,200.00 - $100,000.00 / 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.

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.

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

• 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/

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.