Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Dr. Randall Bateman’s lab investigates the causes and future diagnosis and treatments of Alzheimer’s disease utilizing a wide variety of assays and techniques from basic applications, such as quantitative measurement of stable-isotope labeled peptides to clinical translational studies in diagnostic and therapeutic biomarkers for AD. This position assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments including running experiments, completing data analysis, planning projects, designs protocols, maintaining documentation, and completing general maintenance and organizational duties to ensure smooth operation across the lab. This position will work heavily with immunoprecipitation, liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry process and tasks.
Job Description
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Following instructions and discussions with the principal investigator, designs research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification and management of data.
- 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.
Working Conditions
This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in biological science or chemistry.
- Experience with mass spectrometry is strongly preferred.
- Experience with analytical chemistry OR GLP.
- Experience with immunoprecipitation and automated bench work.
- Critical thinking, analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- High precision and tight Quality Control of all bench experiments.
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
- Good scientific writing and oral communication skills.
- Detail-oriented.
- Ability to maintain complete and organized records/reports.
- Ability to work independently yet collaboratively in a team environment.
- 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
Master’s degree with four years of experience in research lab operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience equaling nine years.
Grade
R10
Salary Range
$46,100.00 - $83,600.00 / 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.
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
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.
EEO/AA Statement
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Diversity Statement
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