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.

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

This position is in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Newborn Medicine.  This position is for the Medical School Campus.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This laboratory is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Staff Scientist in a laboratory that studies alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency and other proteopathies. The primary goal of the laboratory is to identify therapeutic drugs to treat these proteopathies by utilizing various disease models in cells and mice. 

This position assists in developing and conducting research projects, including experimental design, data analysis and documentation of experimental results.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assesses drug effects on cells and carries out detailed follow-up studies.
2. Following instructions and discussions with principal investigator, designs research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification and management of data.
3. Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
4. Performs complex statistical analysis of data collected and writes interpretative reports.
5. Documents research and assists in the preparation and submission of manuscripts for publication.
6. Presents findings at meetings and conferences.
7. Conducts literature searches related to research project.

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

• Experience with molecular biology, cell culture, transfections and immunoblotting is desired.
• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.