Research Scientist

Saint Louis University • SLU Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. JOB SUMMARY : Under general direction, supports projects targeting sepsis, and omics approaches to disease processes and vaccine science. Additional responsibilities will be developing and running in vivo disease models to establish targets for sepsis treatment in these preclinical studies. Collaborates with sepsis and vaccine scientists associated with the lab. A research scientist in the McCommis lab will conduct independent research, support the principal investigator by performing lab management (assisting with compliance and ordering) and by providing training to laboratory students, and will be involved in all aspects of research from designing experiments, analyzing data, and disseminating work through abstracts and manuscript publications. Applicant should have experience in both animal (rodent) models and tissue culture, along with basic wet lab techniques. Applicant should hold a PhD or similar doctoral degree along with additional years of laboratory experience such as postdoctoral fellowship. Function Scientists Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.

Requirements

• Experience in both animal (rodent) models and tissue culture, along with basic wet lab techniques
• Applicant should hold a PhD or similar doctoral degree along with additional years of laboratory experience such as postdoctoral fellowship

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research
• Support the principal investigator by performing lab management (assisting with compliance and ordering)
• Provide training to laboratory students
• Designing experiments
• Analyzing data
• Disseminating work through abstracts and manuscript publications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees