Research Opportunities - Ophthalmology
About the role
We seek a skilled researcher who can support our translational vision science research portfolio through the Bright Center for Human Vision at WashU Medicine. The successful candidate will support the Center’s human retinal explant service and generate/maintain retinal organoids used to test novel small molecule drugs and develop new human-relevant gene therapies.
Responsibilities
- Collaboration with the Director of the Bright Center to provide research consultations to plan projects utilizing retinal explant and/or organoid services.
- Generation/maintenance of retinal cultures and organoids, which may require occasional weekend hours or flexibility on scheduled workdays.
- Rigorous documentation of experimental protocols and results.
- Clear communication with the Bright Center team and collaborators to appropriately prioritize projects and provide optimal customer service.
Requirements
This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Skills
- Tissue culture experience.
- Microscopy experience.
Benefits
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.
Pay
Salary Range: Base pay is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Position Summary: Scheduled Hours 40