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Research Opportunities - Neurology
Washington University in St Louis
Washington University Medical Campus; McMillan Hospital
Source: Washington University in St Louis careers · View original posting
- Employment
- full time
Employer job description
From Washington University in St Louis's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

 Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
There is a research opportunity in the laboratory of David H. Gutmann, MD, PhD, director of the WashU Neurofibromatosis Center.
We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join a vibrant research team focused on understanding why children develop brain tumors. Our laboratory uses a combination of novel genetically engineered mice and human induced pluripotent stem cells to determine the reasons underlying pediatric brain tumor formation and progression, identify risk factors for brain tumor formation, and discover new therapies for these common childhood cancers.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
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 and to provide standard care to research animals.
Compensation
Salary Range:
Base pay is commensurate with experience.
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:
Bachelor’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:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Candidates with additional education and experience are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Tissue culture experience
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: Communication, Laboratory Research, Organizing, Recordkeeping, Working Independently
- Grade
- 00
- Questions
- For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
- 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.
- All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
- 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 Statement
- Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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