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 Pathology and Immunology, Division of Laboratory & Genomic Medicine. This position is for the Medical School Campus.
Essential Functions:
POSITION SUMMARY: A Staff Scientist position is available in the Payton Lab (https://wupathlabs.wustl.edu/payton/) in the Division of Laboratory and Genomic Medicine, Department of Pathology and Immunology at Washington University School of Medicine. The candidate will join a dynamic and driven research group focused on using ‘multi-omics’ approaches to discover new pathways of cancer pathogenesis and immune response, which we then investigate using experimental laboratory models. Our recent studies identified immune response pathways that are disrupted in lymphoma, as well as auto-immune disease and viral infection and several projects now focus on elucidating the mechanisms that drive them. This position will assist in developing and conducting research projects, including experimental design, data analysis and documentation of experimental results. PRIMARY DUTIES AND 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.
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree with four years of experience in research lab operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience equaling nine years.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. degree.
- Intellectual drive and scientific imagination.
- Organized, independent, and self-motivated.
- Experience in cancer genomics, epigenomics, immunotherapy, immune microenvironment, computational biology, biostatistics, and/or bioinformatics.
- Analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data and to communicate data in a clear, concise manner.
- Computer literacy, including the ability to use a variety of software packages to analyze data.
Salary Range:
The hiring range for this position is $46,779 - $63,170 annually.
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 and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.
Internal Applicant Instruction:
This position is grade R10.
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.
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. |
