Staff Scientist, Neurodevelopment & Immunology Research

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Transit U‑Pass

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a motivated scientist to join a basic science laboratory studying how immune responses to infection affect brain development in mouse models of congenital viral infection. You will design protocols, analyze data, and contribute to publications.

The role involves grant preparation, literature reviews, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team using PCR, histology, flow cytometry, and statistics. PhD is preferred for advanced candidates.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or combination of education/experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Experience in designing research protocols and data management.
• Strong statistical analysis and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs research protocols and data collection procedures.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Performs statistical analyses and writes interpretative reports.
• Documents research topics and prepares publications or presentations.
• Suggests improvements in testing methods and conducts literature searches.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Computer literacy

Data analysis

Data interpretations

Education

Master’s degree or combination of education/experience

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a motivated scientist to join a basic science laboratory studying how immune responses to infection affect brain development in mouse models of congenital viral infection. You will design protocols, analyze data, and contribute to publications.

The role involves grant preparation, literature reviews, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team using PCR, histology, flow cytometry, and statistics. PhD is preferred for advanced candidates.