Staff Scientist - Cardiothoracic Surgery

at  Washington University in St Louis

POSITION SUMMARY

Applicants are sought to fill a Staff Scientist position to work in the transplantation immunology laboratory of Dr. Daniel Kreisel at Washington University in St. Louis. The laboratory investigates cellular and molecular pathways that regulate innate and adaptive immune responses after heart and lung transplantation. The laboratory has been very productive with multiple publications in high impact journals.
Designs research protocols. Assists in developing and conducting research projects, including experiment design, data analysis and documentation of experiment results.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• The successful applicant will be motivated, be able to work independently as well as work well with others and be attentive to detail and recordkeeping.
• Proficient in cellular and molecular immunological techniques including cell culture, flow cytometry, intracellular staining, ELISA, ELISPOT, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, PCR and single cell RNA sequencing.
• Expertise in biostatistics and basic programming skills.
• Experience in relevant computer programs (e.g., flow cytometry analysis software, R statistical analysis) is highly preferred.
• Analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data and to communicate data in a clear, concise manner.
• Computer literacy, including the ability to use a variety of software packages to analyze data.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

PhD or master’s degree with 4 years of experience in research lab operations; or equivalent combination of education and experience equaling 9 years.

• Following instructions and discussions with the principal investigator, designs research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification and management of data.
• Assists with laboratory management and assists post-doctoral fellows with assays.
• Analyzes data and helps establish new technologies in the laboratory.
• Assists with 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.