Staff Scientist - Radiology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

403(b) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Caregiver leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a researcher to contribute to investigations into peripheral and autonomic nerve diseases, including CIPN, cancer-related pain, and cachexia.

The role involves designing research protocols, data collection and analysis, and documenting results in a rigorous manner. You will assist with grant preparation, perform complex statistical analyses, and prepare manuscripts for publication while collaborating with a principal investigator and laboratory team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; Ph.D. preferred.
• 3+ years of Laboratory Operations experience.
• No specific certification required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Designs research protocols, including development of data collection and management procedures.
• Assist with grant preparation and reporting.
• Performs complex statistical analysis of data and writes interpretative reports.
• Verifies data correctness and makes recommendations based on analyses.
• Documents research topics and prepares papers for publication or presentation.
• Suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.
• Conducts literature searches related to the project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cell culture

Imaging instrumentation

Small animals

Data analysis

Education

Master’s degree

Ph.D.

Job description

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

The Berezin Lab is specifically interested in the mechanisms of peripheral and autonomic nerve diseases and their links to the central nervous system. The topics include imaging of peripheral nerve injuries, understanding of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), cancer-related pain, and cachexia. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with cell culture, imaging instrumentation, and small animals.
• 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, Cell Cultures, 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.

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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

• 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.

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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