Staff Scientist (Part-time) - Engineering

Position Summary
Assists in developing and conducting research projects at the Aerosol Interdisciplinary Research (AIR) laboratory. Responsibilities include experiment design, data analysis, documentation of experiment results, writing manuscripts, assisting with writing research proposals and reports, and training other lab members.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Follows instructions and engages in discussion with principal investigator at regular intervals, designs research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, carrying out experiments, and verification and management of data.
• Supervises laboratory research, trains researchers on lab equipment, and organizes laboratory activities
• 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.
• Conducts literature searches related to research project.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD degree with 5+ years of experience in research lab operations or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with biosensor development and electrochemistry.
• Solid background in electrochemical biosensors and materials science.
• Expertise in biosensor applications for detection of pathogens and biomarkers.
• Ability to analyze and communicate research findings in a clear, concise manner via presentations, reports, and peer-reviewed publications. 

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.

Grade
R10-H

Salary Range
$24.10 - $40.97 / Hourly

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
This position is not eligible to receive benefits. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view eligibility criteria.

EEO/AA Statement
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