Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
The Senior Scientist will collaborate with the Principal Investigator and research team in the design, execution, analysis, and reporting of research projects focused on viral immunology, host-pathogen interactions, in alphaviruses and other clinically relevant viruses, including RSV, measles virus, and SARS-CoV-2.
The position will involve both in vivo and in vitro experimental work, including studies using infectious viruses, transgenic mouse models, cell culture systems, serologic assays, molecular cloning, neutralization assays, and flow cytometry. The Senior Scientist will contribute to experimental planning, protocol development, data analysis, manuscript preparation, grant-related work, and supervision/training of junior laboratory personnel.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the PI and research team to design and execute research projects involving alphaviruses and other viral pathogens.
- Perform in vivo studies, including breeding, genotyping, and maintenance of transgenic mouse colonies; coordinating animal experiments; monitoring animals; collecting tissues and samples; and ensuring compliance with institutional animal protocols.
- Conduct in vitro experiments using cell culture models and infectious viruses, including viral infection assays, neutralization assays, ELISA-based assays, and immune phenotyping.
- Perform molecular biology techniques including cloning, plasmid preparation, PCR-based assays, and preparation of reagents for viral or protein-expression studies.
- Perform and analyze flow cytometry experiments involving immune cells and/or infected-cell models.
- Maintain accurate and organized laboratory records, experimental protocols, mouse colony records, reagent inventories, and data files.
- Analyze, interpret, and present experimental results at laboratory meetings and in written reports.
- Assist with preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, grant applications, regulatory documents, and progress reports.
- Ensure compliance with biosafety, animal care, chemical safety, and institutional research regulations.
- Train and supervise junior staff, students, or trainees in laboratory techniques, experimental design, data organization, and safe laboratory practices.
Working Conditions:
- Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological, chemical and radioactive 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:
Phd Or Terminal Degree Or Combination Of Education And Experience May Substitute For Minimum Education.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Postdoctoral (3 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD or MD
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
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, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Processes, Laboratory Techniques, Oral Communications, Teamwork, Working Independently, Written Communication
Grade
R12
Salary Range
$63,400.00 - $115,000.00 / 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.
Questions
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Accommodation
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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, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
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.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
