Staff Scientist - Surgical Oncology

About the role

The Gillanders lab in the Department of Surgery is a leader in translational studies in Immuno-Oncology with an emphasis on personalized cancer vaccines. The laboratory has several ongoing clinical trials that involve various platforms for the delivery and clinical benefit of personalized cancer vaccines.

Responsibilities

• Follows instructions and discussions with the principal investigator to design 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 projects.
• Assists with experiment design, data analysis, and documentation of experiment results.
• 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.

Requirements

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. No specific certifications/professional licenses are required for this position.

Skills

Not Applicable

Benefits

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%.

Pay

$48,000.00 - $86,900.00 / Annually

Schedule

40 hours per week