Staff Scientist - Oncology

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Base: $48,000.00 - $86,900.00 annually; bonus/equi...
Master's degree or equivalent experience
3 years laboratory operations experience
Crispr/cas9 gene editing expertise
This position offers a unique opportunity to advance next-generation immunotherapies from discovery through clinical translation within a translational cell therapy program

Job Summary

  • This position offers a unique opportunity to advance next-generation immunotherapies from discovery through clinical translation within a translational cell therapy program.
  • The successful candidate will design and execute wet- and dry-lab experiments involving CRISPR/Cas9 gene-edited CAR-T cell therapy for hematologic malignancies.
  • WashU provides comprehensive benefits including up to 22 days of vacation, competitive health insurance, and tuition coverage for employees and their families.

Matching Summary

This position offers a unique opportunity to advance next-generation immunotherapies from discovery through clinical translation within a translational cell therapy program.

Salary

Base: $48,000.00 - $86,900.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Up to 22 days vacation, health insurance, retirement plan, tuition coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree or equivalent experience
  • 3 years laboratory operations experience
  • CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing expertise
  • CAR-T cell therapy development
  • Preclinical mouse model studies
  • Flow cytometry and molecular biology techniques

Nice-to-have

  • Ph.D. in relevant field
  • Grant preparation and reporting skills
  • Strong statistical analysis capabilities
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Experience with IND-enabling studies

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required (Ph.D. preferred)
  • Minimum 3 years of laboratory operations experience
  • No specific professional license required

Work Rights

Not specified

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