EOE Statement:
Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job Type/Schedule:
This position is full-time and works approximately 40 hours per week.
Department Name/Job Location:
This position is in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology. This position is for the Medical School Campus.
Essential Functions:
This laboratory studies the human genetics of cardiovascular diseases. We use next-generation genetic approaches to map novel genes and pathways underlying complex and Mendelian forms of cardiovascular disease in humans complemented by traditional molecular biology techniques in cellular and animal model systems to provide mechanistic insights. We study these problems in hopes of leveraging our findings to improve clinical care and human health.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or above.
- Candidates with prior experience in molecular biology, vascular biology, animal studies or related fields are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants with more education and experience are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with nucleic acid extraction, PCR, cloning, protein purification, western blots, cell culture, immunofluorescence, and culturing iPSCs.
Salary Range:
Base pay commensurate with experience.
Pre-Employment Screening:
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. Current employees applying for a new position within the university may be subject to this requirement. The screenings will include a criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, 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:
This position is eligible for full-time benefits. Please click the following link to view a summary of benefits: https://wustl.box.com/s/8wkhs25yssf0775x9d6nd6vqa7obpth7.
Applicant Special Instructions:
WORKING CONDITIONS: This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological, chemical and radioactive hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.
Internal Applicant Instruction:
Please attach a copy of your most current signed performance evaluation (completed within the last 18 months) to your online account. If you have not received a performance evaluation, you may provide two current signed letters of recommendation (written within the last 18 months), preferably to include one letter from either a current or recent former supervisor. To attach these documents, go to: My Career Tools, Add Attachment, Attachment Type – Performance Reviews or Letters of Recommendation. | 
