Staff Scientist - Ophthalmology

UNKNOWN; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick time

Health insurance

Transit U-Pass

403(b) Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis' Rajagopal Laboratory in the Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is seeking a Staff Scientist to lead investigations into the molecular and metabolic mechanisms driving diabetic retinopathy.

You will design and execute translational studies bridging mechanistic discovery with therapeutic target validation to advance vision-saving interventions. Responsibilities include developing research protocols, data analysis, grant support, and preparing publications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Laboratory Operations experience (3 years) required.
• Skills: Not Applicable.
• A driver's license is not required for this position.

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.
• Documents research topics and prepares papers for publication or presentation to peers.
• Suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.

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 Rajagopal Laboratory in the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is seeking a highly motivated Staff Scientist to lead cutting-edge investigations into the molecular and metabolic mechanisms driving diabetic retinopathy. In this role, you will design and execute translational studies, bridging rigorous mechanistic discovery with therapeutic target validation to advance vision-saving interventions. 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

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.

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 with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• 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.
• For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.

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