Staff Scientist - Neurosurgery

Position Summary

The Staff Scientist will provide advanced technical support for translational immunology and neuro‑oncology research focused on T-cell trafficking, tumor immunology, and CAR‑T cell therapy for brain tumors. The researcher will perform and optimize complex laboratory procedures including tissue and blood processing, multiparameter flow cytometry, immunofluorescence and immunohistochemical staining, cell culture, CAR‑T cell functional assays, cytokine analyses, molecular biology techniques, and animal tumor studies.

The individual will be responsible for data collection, quality control, laboratory record‑keeping, and analysis of experimental results.

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• Following instructions and discussions with the principal investigator, design research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification and management of data.
• Process brain tumor and peripheral blood specimens.
• Perform flow cytometry, T‑cell phenotyping, and functional immune assays.
• Conduct immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, and image analysis.
• Generate and evaluate CAR‑T cells using in vitro cytotoxicity assays.
• Perform cytokine profiling, ELISA‑based assays, and molecular biology workflows.
• Support murine brain tumor studies, including treatment administration and tissue collection.
• Maintain experimental datasets, perform basic statistical analyses, and ensure rigorous documentation and quality control.
• Document research topics and prepare and submit papers based on research work to publications and committees for publication or presentation to peers.

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Laboratory Operations (3 Years)

Not Applicable

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Ph.D.

- Doctor of Philosophy

R10

$48,000.00 - $86,900.00 / Annually

Personal

• 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

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• 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.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.