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Staff Scientist - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

Washington University in St. Louis
Wohl Hospital, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Mar 2026
💰 $86,900/yr($48,000/yr$86,900/yr)

About the role

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

This position serves as a staff scientist responsible for supporting ongoing research programs related to lung vascular disease in the Dai lab. This role will contribute to experimental design related to immunology and inhalation of drug in animals, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

Job Description

Primary Duties & 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 write 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.

  • Assists with maintaining regulatory compliance including EHS, IACUC and IBC protocols.

  • Supports training of students and research staff and facilitates collaborative projects within the lab.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

  • Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.

  • Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

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:

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.


Work Experience:

Laboratory Operations (3 Years)


Skills:

Not Applicable


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:

Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy


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:

Analytical Problem Solving, Communication, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations

Grade

R10

Salary Range

$48,000.00 - $86,900.00 / 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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