Staff Scientist - Developmental Biology - 51105

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.

Master’s degree with four years of experience in research lab operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience equaling nine years.

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.

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.

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Washington University School of Medicine Zebrafish Consortium Research Services Core has an opening for a Staff Scientist that will lead the core in its daily research activities. The successful candidate will assist in developing and conducting research projects, such as genome editing, genotyping and phenotypic analyses, including experimental design, data analysis and documentation of experimental results.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Following instructions and discussions with principal investigator, designs research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification and management of data.
2. Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
3. 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.
4. Documents research topics and prepares and submits papers based on research work to publications and committees for publication or presentation to peers.
5. Solves practical problems relating to difficulties with equipment or test subjects.  Suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.
6. Conducts literature searches related to research project.

This position is in the Department of Developmental Biology.  This position is for the Medical School Campus.

This position is full-time and works approximately 40 hours per week.  

• Ph.D. degree.
• Experience with genome editing and molecular genetics.
• Experience with zebrafish.  
• 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.

The hiring range for this position is $46,779 - $63,170 annually.

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.