Senior Scientist - Allergy & Immunology
About The Position
The Senior Scientist will collaborate with the Principal Investigator and research team in the design, execution, analysis, and reporting of research projects focused on viral immunology, host-pathogen interactions, in alphaviruses and other clinically relevant viruses, including RSV, measles virus, and SARS-CoV-2. The position will involve both in vivo and in vitro experimental work, including studies using infectious viruses, transgenic mouse models, cell culture systems, serologic assays, molecular cloning, neutralization assays, and flow cytometry. The Senior Scientist will contribute to experimental planning, protocol development, data analysis, manuscript preparation, grant-related work, and supervision/training of junior laboratory personnel.
Requirements
- Phd Or Terminal Degree Or Combination Of Education And Experience May Substitute For Minimum Education.
- Postdoctoral (3 Years) Work Experience
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Laboratory Instrumentation
- Laboratory Processes
- Laboratory Techniques
- Oral Communications
- Teamwork
- Working Independently
- Written Communication
Nice To Haves
- PhD or MD
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the PI and research team to design and execute research projects involving alphaviruses and other viral pathogens.
- Perform in vivo studies, including breeding, genotyping, and maintenance of transgenic mouse colonies; coordinating animal experiments; monitoring animals; collecting tissues and samples; and ensuring compliance with institutional animal protocols.
- Conduct in vitro experiments using cell culture models and infectious viruses, including viral infection assays, neutralization assays, ELISA-based assays, and immune phenotyping.
- Perform molecular biology techniques including cloning, plasmid preparation, PCR-based assays, and preparation of reagents for viral or protein-expression studies.
- Perform and analyze flow cytometry experiments involving immune cells and/or infected-cell models.
- Maintain accurate and organized laboratory records, experimental protocols, mouse colony records, reagent inventories, and data files.
- Analyze, interpret, and present experimental results at laboratory meetings and in written reports.
- Assist with preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, grant applications, regulatory documents, and progress reports.
- Ensure compliance with biosafety, animal care, chemical safety, and institutional research regulations.
- Train and supervise junior staff, students, or trainees in laboratory techniques, experimental design, data organization, and safe laboratory practices.
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 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!
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
- Family care resources for continued childcare needs.
- Adult care resources.
- Tuition coverage for employee and family at WashU (up to 100% undergraduate) and 40% elsewhere after seven years.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
