Senior Support Scientist - Neurology

Location: Saint Louis, MO 63110

About the Role

Provides a broad range of support for the scientific and research activities of the School of Medicine's faculty, staff, and students. Major areas of focus include providing expertise in the application of spatial technology workflows for slide preparation and analyzing spatial and sequence data, collaborating with investigators on designing novel spatial omics methods, assisting students in applying spatial technology workflows to their work, evaluating and coordinating support and licensing for new resources and tools of interest to the lab. Works directly with the lab's research programs and affiliated core facilities to assist in the development of new information services and resources, and to plan and develop education and training programs. Facilitates collaboration among the lab's research staff by identifying and effectively communicating potential synergies.

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise and training for individuals, departments, and research teams regarding the effective application of spatial technology workflows and tools for specific research problems or for assisting scientists and students.
• Serves as a resource for the lab on information and assistance on supported tools for spatial histology.
• Works closely with the lab's research community to identify, design, and implement services and programs to support spatial technology workflows through activities such as needs assessments and the evaluation and implementation of new tools and resources.
• Stays abreast of scientific advances leading to newly developed spatial resources and experimental approaches.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the lab's research team to identify areas of interest and address needs.
• Provides presentations on topics and resources of interest to scientific audiences.
• Participates in lab-wide initiatives, programs, and professional development activities.

Requirements

• PhD or terminal degree, or a combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Postdoctoral experience in genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, or a related field (3 years).

Skills

• General laboratory and research lab skills.
• Biological databases.
• Biotechnology laboratory.
• Classroom training.
• Communication and interpersonal communication.
• Customer service.
• Data analysis tools.
• Information science.
• Presentation development.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.
• Use of office equipment.

Pay

Salary range: $55,200.00 - $100,000.00 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.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, combining 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, and access to dietitians.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child.
• Family care resources for childcare and adult care needs.
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years of employment.