Staff Scientist - Nutritional Science

CP00001 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

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

The project of the successful candidate will focus on mitochondrial metabolism in macrophages of the liver using isotope tracing, flow cytometry, molecular biological approaches, in vitro cell culture systems, and novel mouse models. Optimal candidates will have experience with immunometabolism and use of these techniques and models. The overall goal is to decipher how obesity-related metabolic disease affects macrophage metabolism and determine how modulating nutrient flux can affect the progression of liver injury and metabolic dysfunction. Designs research protocols. Assists in developing and conducting research projects, including experiment design, data analysis and documentation of experiment results.

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.

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

Salary Range

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.

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