Staff Scientist - Ophthalmology

UNKNOWN; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

U‑Pass transit benefit

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking personnel to design research protocols, manage data and perform complex statistical analyses. This role supports grant preparation, reporting, and dissemination of findings through publications and presentations.

The successful candidate will document research topics, solve equipment-related issues, and conduct literature searches to advance the project goals. This position offers professional growth within a supportive university environment.

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 collected and writes interpretative reports.
• 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 the research project.

Job description

* 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.* 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 with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.Washington University in St. Louis' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care.WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems.We value the well-being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work-life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world.**Useful Links****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.**Regulatory Postings**Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster(;)