Senior Scientist - McDonnell Genome Institute

Position Summary
The Mass Spectrometry Technology Access Center (MTAC) at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis has an opening available for a highly motivated applicant for the position of Senior Scientist for immediate start. The MTAC is a recharge facility within the McDonnell Genome Institute (MGI) serving regional, national, and worldwide researchers for their proteomics needs.
Successful applicants for these positions will be expected to work well as both a leader and a follower in a team environment and demonstrate the ability to work diligently and independently toward tangible, hypothesis-driven or discovery research goals on multiple biomedical service projects. Will participate in the design and execution of research plans under the direction of the center leadership. We are currently looking for staff with experience in qualitative and quantitative proteomics, phosphoproteomics, TMT, Cross-linking MS, and DIA analysis. Prior experience in one or more of these techniques is strongly preferred. If selected for this position, you will immediately be immersed into a dynamic research environment with multiple high-end Orbitrap and Ion mobility mass spectrometers and all of the support equipment that one would need to be successful. In addition to mass spectrometers, successful applicants will be familiar with multidimensional liquid chromatography, data analysis software (e.g., Mascot, Proteome Discoverer with the CHIMERYS/XlinkX, MaxQuant, Skyline, DIA-NN, Spectronaut), bioinformatics workflow, and emerging applications in the field of proteomics. Will analyze data and present interpretations in group meetings as well as prepare manuscripts for collaborative publications in peer reviewed journals.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage core projects, including sample preparation, execution, and data analysis.
• Design research experiments, assess findings, and compile comprehensive reports.
• Maintain instruments, develop new methods, and optimize existing ones.
• Keep meticulous records of procedures and research findings.
• Demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting instruments and methods to improve outcomes.
• Deliver scientific presentations internally and externally with exceptional oral communication skills.
• Interact professionally with collaborators and fellow research team members.
• Assists with grant preparation and project reporting and contributes to laboratory organization including meeting planning.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of standard laboratory policies, procedures and equipment.
• Ability to communicate in oral and written form with all levels of personnel and technical publications.
• Ability to work well independently or as a team member.

Required Qualifications

PhD, M.D. or equivalent terminal degree and at least 3 years of postdoctoral experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience equaling 12 years.

Grade
R12

Salary Range
$62,200.00 - $112,700.00 / 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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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.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• 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.

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