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Senior Support Scientist - Neurology

Washington University in St. Louis
Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Aug 2026
💰 $100,000/yr($55,200/yr$100,000/yr)

About the role

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Provides a broad range of support for the scientific and research activities of the School of Medicine's faculty, staff, and students; major areas of focus include providing expertise in the application of spatial technology workflows for slide preparation and analyzing spatial and sequence data, collaborating with investigators on designing novel spatial omics methods, assisting students in applying spatial technology workflows to their work, evaluating and coordinating support and licensing for new resources and tools of interest to the lab; works directly with the lab's research programs and affiliated core facilities to assist in the development of new information services and resources, and to plan and develop education and training programs; facilitates the collaboration among the lab's research staff by identifying and effectively communicating potential synergies.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provides expertise and training for individuals, departments and research teams regarding the effective application of spatial technology workflows and tools for specific research problems or for assisting scientists and students. 
  • Serves as a resource for the lab on information and assistance on supported tools for spatial histology.
  • Works closely with the lab's research community to identify, design and implement services and programs to support spatial technology workflows through activities such as needs assessments and the evaluation and implementation of new tools and resources. 
  • Stays abreast of scientific advances leading to newly developed spatial resources and experimental approaches. 
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the lab's research team to identify areas of interest and address needs. 
  • Provides presentations on topics and resources of interest to scientific audiences. 
  • Participates in lab-wide initiatives, programs and professional development activities.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

  • Normal office environment.


Physical Effort

  • Typically sitting at desk or table.
  • Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.


Equipment

  • Office equipment.

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 In Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Or A Related Field (3 Years)


Skills:

General Laboratory, Research Labs


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

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:

Biological Databases, Biotechnology Laboratory, Classroom Training, Communication, Customer Service, Data Analysis Tools, Information Science, Interpersonal Communication, Presentation Development

Grade

R11

Salary Range

$55,200.00 - $100,000.00 / 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.

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