Staff Scientist - Otolaryngology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

The laboratory of Dr. Guangyong Peng at Washington University in St. Louis has an opening for a Staff Scientist to advance tumor immunology and T cell biology studies.

The role emphasizes designing experiments, data analysis, and manuscript preparation in a collaborative setting within WashU Medicine. Ideal candidates hold a PhD or MD with immunology or cancer biology training and are comfortable working with mice or patient samples; bioinformatics experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree or higher; PhD preferred.
• Experience in immunology and cancer biology.
• Experience with mice or patient samples.
• Bioinformatics/next‑gen sequencing preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Designs research protocols and develops data collection procedures.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Performs complex statistical analyses and writes interpretative reports.
• Documents research topics and prepares publications.
• Identifies and implements improvements in methods and equipment.
• Conducts literature searches related to the project.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Computer literacy

Data analysis

Data interpretation

Education

Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The laboratory of Dr. Guangyong Peng in the Departments of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Pathology & Immunology at WashU Medicine has an immediate opening for Staff Scientist position to play an active role in our ongoing studies of tumor immunology, neuroimmunology, and T cell biology.

The Peng laboratory has been performing translational studies to dissect molecular mechanisms responsible for the senescence and dysfunction of T cells in the tumor microenvironment from different types of cancers, as well as age-related neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and then to develop effective strategies for manipulation of T cell fate and function for disease prevention and immunotherapy.

Highly motivated and passionate researchers with an M.D. or Ph.D. degree and a rigorous training in immunology, cancer biology, or related areas are preferred for the positions. Furthermore, the candidates should have experience with immunology and be comfortable working with mice and/or patient samples. In addition, candidates with research experience with bioinformatics and next-generation sequencing are preferred but not required. This position is a full-time appointment with all benefits provided by WashU in St. Louis.

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.

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 with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• 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, 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.