Staff Scientist: Metabolism & Kidney Repair

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days vacation and 10 holidays

Sick time

Competitive health insurance

Free Metro transit U-Pass

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Staff Scientist for the Division of Nephrology to study renal tubular repair and fibrosis.

The lab uses in vitro and in vivo mouse models and molecular techniques like qRT-PCR and Western blotting, with emphasis on metabolism in repair. The successful candidate will design protocols, assist with grant preparation, perform complex data analyses, and prepare papers for publication, while solving equipment and testing issues and exploring literature to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience may substitute for minimum education.
• 3 years Laboratory Operations experience.
• Experience in nephrology or renal biology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs research protocols, including developing procedures for data collection, verification and management.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Performs complex statistical analysis of data and writes interpretative reports; verifies data correctness and makes recommendations.
• Documents research topics and prepares and submits papers for publication or presentation to peers.
• Solves practical problems related to equipment or testing methods; suggests improvements.
• Conducts literature searches related to the project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Communication

Computer Literacy

Data Analysis

Data Interpretations

Education

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Staff Scientist for the Division of Nephrology to study renal tubular repair and fibrosis.

The lab uses in vitro and in vivo mouse models and molecular techniques like qRT-PCR and Western blotting, with emphasis on metabolism in repair. The successful candidate will design protocols, assist with grant preparation, perform complex data analyses, and prepare papers for publication, while solving equipment and testing issues and exploring literature to