Staff Scientist - Engineering

Location: St. Louis

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63130

Scheduled Hours
37.5

Position Summary Assists in developing and conducting research in support of a funded project, including experiment design, data analysis, documentation of experiment results, and writing manuscripts. Assists in writing research proposals and reports and oversees laboratory research staff members.

This position will involve the development and testing of technology to detect viral, bacterial, and fungal targets within aerosols. The individual will have the opportunity to design projects that build on this central emphasis as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and biologists.

Job Description Primary

Duties & 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.

Working Conditions:

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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

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

Certifications /Professional Licenses :

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

Work Experience:

Laboratory Operations (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable Driver's License:

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

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with viruses and viral culture is highly desired.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Ph.D.

- Doctor of Philosophy Certifications /Professional Licenses :

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Communication, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data InterpretationsGradeR
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Salary Range $48,000.00 - $86,900.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement 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,…