Staff Scientist – Neurosurgery

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

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Staff Scientist to advance cerebrovascular research within the Cerebrovascular Research Laboratory. The role involves designing protocols, managing data, and contributing to publications for multicenter collaborations like CONDOR.

Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. with extensive analytical skills; the position requires a Master's degree or equivalent, and at least three years of laboratory operations experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Certifications /Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: Laboratory Operations (3 Years)
• Skills: Not Applicable

Responsibilities

• Designs research protocols, including developing procedures for collection, verification and management of data.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Performs complex statistical analysis of data and writes interpretative reports.
• Documents research topics and submits papers for publication or presentation.
• Solves practical problems with equipment or test subjects; 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

Ph.D.

Job description

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

This Staff Scientist position is in the Cerebrovascular Research Laboratory. The lab conducts clinical and translational research focused on cerebrovascular diseases, particularly cranial and spinal vascular malformations. A major component of our work involves large-scale, multicenter research collaborations, including the Consortium for Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Outcomes Research (CONDOR), aimed at understanding disease natural history, treatment outcomes, prognostic factors, and improving clinical decision-making. Designs research protocols. Assists in developing and conducting research projects, including experiment design, data analysis and documentation of experiment results.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Following instructions and discussions with the principal investigator, designs research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification and management of data.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Performs complex statistical analysis of data collected and writes interpretative reports. Verifies the correctness of the data submitted and makes recommendations based on these analyses.
• Documents research topics and prepares and submits papers based on research work to publications and committees for publication or presentation to peers.
• Solves practical problems relating to difficulties with equipment or test subjects. Suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.
• Conducts literature searches related to research project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical 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: Master's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications /Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: Laboratory Operations (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: Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy

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, Communication, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations

Grade

R10

Salary Range

$48,000.00 - $86,900.00 / 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

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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 w