Senior Scientist - Pathology & Immunology

Washington University in St. Louis

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About The Position

The Senior Scientist in the Division of Genomic and Molecular Pathology (GMP) within the Department of Pathology & Immunology will play a key role in the research and development of advanced oncology and germline testing. This position is responsible for evaluating and implementing new lab methodologies, including assay optimization, troubleshooting, and performance characterization across multiple molecular platforms before clinical deployment. Will coordinate and organize specimens for analytical and clinical validation studies, ensuring appropriate sample selection, tracking, and documentation. In collaboration with laboratory and division leadership, bioinformatics, and clinical stakeholders, the role will participate in informatics analysis to assess data quality, assay performance, and clinical utility. The Senior Scientist will also contribute to the drafting of validation plans, protocols, and final reports in compliance with CAP, CLIA, and other regulatory standards. This role requires a high degree of scientific rigor in clinical genomics, cross functional collaboration, and the ability to translate emerging technologies into robust clinically deployable assays. Collaborates on designing, conducting and reporting of research projects.

Requirements

• Phd Or Terminal Degree Or Combination Of Education And Experience May Substitute For Minimum Education.
• Postdoctoral (3 Years)

Nice To Haves

• Analytical Problem Solving
• Laboratory Instrumentation
• Laboratory Processes
• Laboratory Techniques
• Oral Communications
• Teamwork
• Working Independently
• Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Collaborates on designing, conducting and reporting of research projects.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• May submit grant proposals in rare circumstances with the approval of the PI, Department Head and Dean.
• Prepares and submits papers on research.
• Develops hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Manages research project with other institutions and investigators.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree