Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis · 1 day ago
Staff Scientist (Computational - Genomics) - Genetics
Washington University Medical Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$48K/yr - $87K/yr
3+ years expWashington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is focused on understanding chromatin-to-synapse communication during neural circuit activation in the mammalian brain. The Staff Scientist will organize and manage big data, develop algorithms for data analysis, and contribute to research publications in a collaborative lab environment.
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Responsibilities
Following instructions and discussions with the principal investigator, designs research protocols, including writing methods, results, and making figures for papers
Performs computational tasks under direction and collaboration with other graduate students, postdocs, and scientists in the laboratory (given concepts/ ideas, and/ or data from individual lab members, creates algorithms to analyze data generated by their projects to create paper figures and make discoveries)
Trains to achieve mastery and excellence in code to call compartments, TADs, subTADs, loops in Hi-C/Micro-C/snm3c data, as well as in peak calling of Chip-seq, Cut&Run and Cut&Tag data and genome structures variants calling from whole genome sequencing data
In collaboration with lab members, writes methods sections and figures for research papers where the analysis is used in the manuscripts
As the position advances, begins to develop new code to find patterns in single-cell genomics and single-cell imaging data
Organizes the lab cluster according to lab protocols and standards every week
Leads the movement of data from base space to the cluster and the keeping of careful records for sequencing runs and sample names for each project
Runs established codes for read mapping and peak calling for lab’s foundational data across projects
Training on and overseeing the creation of GEO portals and the movement and crosschecking of all data associated with a given scientific paper submission
Training and tracking, updating lab developed softwares in Github
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)
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position
A driver's license is not required for this position
Preferred
Exceptional commitment to upholding the collaborative ethos of the Cremins laboratory
Strong skills in verbal and written communication with a dedication to open transparent communication with mentors and peers
Demonstrated ability to handle daily laboratory challenges with a dedication to the values of reconciliation, unity, mutual honor, and respect
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.
Company
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
WashU Medicine is a leader in improving human health throughout the world.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$381MKey Investors
National Human Genome Research InstituteNational Cancer InstituteNational Institutes of Health
2025-01-21Grant
2024-12-16Grant· $10.8M
2023-05-11Grant· $22.5M
Leadership Team
Camilo Molina
Director of Spinal Deformity and Spinal Oncology
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Charbel Khoury
Assistant Professor Of Medicine
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