Staff Scientist - Oncology

About the role

The Choi Lab in the Department of Medicine, Division of Oncology, is seeking a Staff Scientist to work on T cell biology in mouse models of diseases, including Graft-vs-Host Disease (GvHD), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis (EAE).

Responsibilities

• Designs research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification and management of data.
• Aids in 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.
• Assists with 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 provide standard care to research animals.

Education

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

Qualifications

• Laboratory Operations (3 Years)

Skills

Not Applicable

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, 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!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• 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.