Staff Scientist: Immunometabolism & Liver Research

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Metro transit U-Pass

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a scientist to study mitochondrial metabolism in macrophages of the liver using isotope tracing, flow cytometry, molecular biology, and mouse models. The role involves designing protocols, data analysis, and contributing to publications.

Experience in immunometabolism and related techniques is preferred. The successful candidate will work in a lab environment with potential hazards, participate in grant activities, and contribute to projections and

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Work Experience: Laboratory Operations (3 Years)
• Preferred: Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy
• Skills: Analytical problem solving, data analysis, communication, and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Designs research protocols with principal investigator, including data collection, verification and management.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Performs complex statistical analysis and writes interpretative reports.
• Verifies data accuracy and makes recommendations based on analyses.
• Documents research topics and prepares papers for publication or presentation to peers.
• Solves practical problems with equipment or test subjects and suggests improvements.
• Conducts literature searches related to the project.

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 is seeking a scientist to study mitochondrial metabolism in macrophages of the liver using isotope tracing, flow cytometry, molecular biology, and mouse models. The role involves designing protocols, data analysis, and contributing to publications.

Experience in immunometabolism and related techniques is preferred. The successful candidate will work in a lab environment with potential hazards, participate in grant activities, and contribute to projections and