Washington University in St. Louis · 1 month ago
Staff Scientist - Biology
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$48K/yr - $87K/yr
3+ years expWashington University in St. Louis is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Staff Scientist position in the laboratory of Xuehua Zhong. The role involves designing research protocols and conducting complex statistical analyses to investigate epigenetic regulation of genome integrity and environmental adaptation.
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Responsibilities
Following instructions and discussions with the principal investigator, designs research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification and management of data
Assists with grant preparation and reporting
Performs complex statistical analysis of data collected and writes interpretative reports. Verifies the correctness of the data submitted and makes recommendations based on these analyses
Documents research topics and prepares and submits papers based on research work to publications and committees for publication or presentation to peers
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
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
Laboratory Operations (3 Years)
Preferred
Ph.D. in molecular biology, developmental biology, plant genetics, or a related field by the start date of the appointment
Demonstrated evidence of prior research experience and publications
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong background in plant genetics, genomics, biochemistry, and/or computational biology
Ability and motivation to work independently and in small teams
Experience with bioinformatics, statistics, genomics data analysis, and/or AI
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.
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.
Company
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University’s mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge, and protect the freedom of inquiry through research and teaching.
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