Staff Scientist - Biology

Washington University in St. Louis

2d • $48,000 - $86,900

About The Position

The Biology Department at WashU in St Louis is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Staff Scientist position in the laboratory of Kevin Cox. The position is funded through an HHMI grant to investigate the transcriptional regulation of cell-to-cell communication in plant stress response. The Cox Lab uses spatial and single-cell genomics, imaging, and molecular biology to uncover the spatial organization of genes in plants, with a core objective of unraveling the communication mechanisms within plant cells. The successful candidate will be a creative, critical thinking individual that will conduct transcriptomics experiments and techniques, as well as data analysis for this project. Designs research protocols. Assists in developing and conducting research projects, including experiment design, data analysis and documentation of experiment results.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Laboratory Operations (3 Years)

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy
• Postdoctoral In Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Or A Related Field ()
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis
• Data Interpretations

Responsibilities

• Following instructions and discussions with the principal investigator, designs research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification and management of data.
• Assists other lab members in designing, performing, and analyzing transcriptomic data with their projects.
• Leads independent projects from designing experiments to publication of results.
• Conducts literature searches related to research project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees