Postbaccalaureate Researcher - Institute of Clinical & Translational Sciences

Washington University in St. Louis

22h • $17 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time laboratory experience of up to two years designed to provide recent college graduates with additional research experience to make them competitive for advanced careers in biomedical science. This program is focused on providing research experience in the fields of diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases (DEM). Postbaccalaureate researchers will also participate in career development workshops and seminars. This program is designed to primarily be a research-focused program, where the participants will spend most of their time in the laboratory of a selected mentor. However, it will also provide additional training and opportunities for participants to achieve readiness in three main areas: readiness for research, readiness for academics, and readiness for self-presentation. This will be accomplished through a curriculum that provides educational opportunities in addition to training in the laboratory. Among these will be opportunities to attend tailored workshops, seminars, research forums, and graduate-level classes. A major focus in the second year will be preparing scholars for, and applying to, graduate school. This program is intended to provide research experience for those individuals intending to pursue research oriented biomedical science degree programs, such as those offering the PhD or MD/PhD degrees. The program does not provide additional preparation for those seeking to pursue an MD or other health-related degrees. It is expected that the participant will perform research and analysis, as well as technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials. Individuals accepted into the program will be designated as full-time employees for a period of up to two years and will be eligible for university sponsored benefits, including health insurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Not Applicable
• A driver's license is not required for this position.
• Analytical Thinking
• Detailed Reports
• Detail-Oriented
• Interpersonal Communication
• Oral Communications
• Written Communication

Nice To Haves

• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of senior personnel on research project/s providing independent complex research support.
• Presents results of research activities to peers and supervisors in written and/or verbal presentation or form.
• Through active research and analysis gains proficiency in essential aspects of research, which may include some or all of the following: conducting experiments, assays, collection of data, preparation of solutions, tissue culture, animal care and maintenance, and set-up and maintenance of equipment.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Attends meetings, educational workshops and seminars to prepare for advanced study.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• health insurance
• 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 challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level