Senior Scientist - Developmental Biology

Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
A Senior Scientist position is available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Helen McNeill, a well-established BJC Investigator in the Department of Developmental Biology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Our laboratory studies the role Fat cadherins in Hippo pathway-regulated growth control, planar cell polarity (PCP) tissue organization and metabolism. A second research area is to determine the function of Nemp1, a nuclear envelope protein, in female fertility. We work with both mice and flies to address these questions.
Position collaborates on designing, conducting and reporting of research projects.
Job Description
This is an essential position in a currently well-funded laboratory at a top academic institution. This function comes with room for scientific growth and offers a competitive salary. For more information about the lab, please visit https://mcneilllab.wustl.edu/.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Remotely manage our mouse colony (handled by the Mouse Genetics Core) using XY colony.
• Analyze and organize genotyping results provided by the Mouse Genetics Core.
• Manage own research project around Fat cadherins and Nemp1 using mice and serve as a lead to move both projects forward.
• Develop hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.
• Coordinate collaborative projects with other laboratories and/or Cores.
• Provide technical and experimental design support to more Junior Scientist.
• Assist the PI with grant and manuscript preparation.
• Comply with established safety procedures and maintain required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.

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

• Proven experience working with mice and cultured cells.
• Demonstrated experience in biochemical processing (extraction, immunoprecipitation and western blot analysis) of mouse tissues and cultured cells.
• Proficient in confocal imaging of immunostained mouse tissues and cultured cells.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.

Required Qualifications
Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal degree and at least three years of postdoctoral experience; or a combination of education and experience equaling twelve 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.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
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.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
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