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Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis · 3 weeks ago

Senior Scientist - Pediatrics Hematology & Oncology

Washington University Medical Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$63K/yr - $115K/yr

3+ years exp

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is focused on advancing medical knowledge and treatment options. The Senior Scientist in Pediatrics Hematology & Oncology will collaborate on research projects aimed at understanding blood development and leukemia in children, ultimately working towards the development of new treatments.

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Responsibilities

Collaborates on designing, conducting and reporting of research projects

Assists with grant preparation and reporting. May submit grant proposals in rare circumstances with the approval of the PI, Department Head and Dean

Prepares and submits papers on research

Develops hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it

Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions

Manages research project with other institutions and investigators

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Molecular BiologyFlow CytometryCell CulturePluripotent Cell ManagementAnalytical Problem SolvingLaboratory InstrumentationLaboratory ProcessesLaboratory TechniquesWorking IndependentlyOral CommunicationsTeamworkWritten Communication

Required

Phd Or Terminal Degree Or Combination Of Education And Experience May Substitute For Minimum Education.No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.Postdoctoral (3 Years)

Preferred

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in biological sciences or related fields, as well as relevant postdoctoral experience. This should include molecular biology, flow cytometry, cell culture and ideally management of pluripotent cell culture lines

Experience mentoring students and colleagues is strongly preferred

Good spoken and written communication skills is strongly preferred

Analytical Problem Solving

Laboratory Instrumentation

Laboratory Processes

Laboratory Techniques

Oral Communications

Teamwork

Working Independently

Written Communication

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.