Staff Scientist - Pediatrics Infectious Diseases

CP00001 Washington University in St Louis; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days and holidays

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass transit

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a senior laboratory professional to oversee large-scale research projects in bacteriology and immunology. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating with industry partners and funding entities, and designing robust experimental protocols.

You will manage data collection, ensure data integrity, supervise training, and contribute to grant prep and reporting. This position requires strong analytical skills and extensive lab experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy is preferred.
• Laboratory operations experience is required (3 years).

Responsibilities

• Designs research protocols and develops data collection procedures.
• Oversees collaborative research projects with companies or other labs with milestones and timelines.
• Organizes and tracks lab samples including vaccines, murine, human patient samples, and bacterial strains.
• Performs analyses of primary data and writes interpretative reports.
• Documents topics and prepares papers for publication or presentation to peers.
• Oversees and trains lab staff or new members; assists with grant preparation and reporting.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Bacteriology

Cell cultures

Cloning

Communication

Data analysis

Data interpretations

ELISA

Flow cytometry

GraphPad Prism

Growth curves

Immunology

Mouse handling

PCR

Sterilization techniques

Education

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience

Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy

Job description

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

This position in the Rosen Lab will be responsible for overseeing large research projects; interacting with companies, collaborators, and funding partners; overseeing, managing, and training lab staff; and designing and embarking on new bacteriology and immunology protocols.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Following instructions and discussions with principal investigator, designs research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification and management of data.
• Along with PI, oversees collaborative research projects with companies or other labs with specific attention to timelines and milestone priorities.
• Organizes and keeps track of lab samples including vaccines, murine samples, human patients samples, and bacterial strains.
• Performs analyses of primary 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 experiments, both their own and others in the lab.
• Suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Conducts literature searches related to research project.
• Actively participates in lab meetings and in assisting other lab members.
• Oversees and trains other lab staff or new members of the lab.
• 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, Bacteriology, Cell Cultures, Cloning, Communication, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Flow Cytometry, GraphPad Prism, Growth Curves, Immunology, Mouse Handling, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Sterilization Techniques

Salary Range

Grade R10 Salary Range $48,000.00 - $86,900.00 / Annually

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

• 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 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.

WashU Community

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles. WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care. 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.