Staff Scientist - Engineering

Washington University in St. Louis • Hadley, MO

9d • $48,000 - $86,900 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will involve design and testing of proteins and immune therapies for autoimmune diseases. The individual will have the opportunity to design their own project and work as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and materials scientists with additional exposure to clinical or biological applications. 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)
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis
• Data Interpretations

Nice To Haves

• PhD with postdoc experience.
• Prior experience working with proteins, protein folding, and analysis is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Following instructions and discussions with principal investigator on funded research project, designs and executes research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, carrying out experiments, verification, and management of data.
• Documents research topics, evaluates data, and prepares and submits papers based on research work to publications and committees for publication or presentation to peers.
• Performs complex analysis of data collected and writes interpretative reports.
• Verifies the correctness of the data submitted and makes recommendations based on these analyses.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Solves practical problems relating to difficulties with equipment or test subjects.
• Suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.
• Conducts literature searches related to research project
• Works alongside staff technicians in completion of research projects.
• Perform 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.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• 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: Senior