Staff Scientist II

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Under general direction, assists the PI by performing in vivo and in vitro work in the field of neuroscience and related areas and set up required animal models required for various projects for funding acquisition and publications drive research projects as per the PI needs compiles, processes and analyzes data performs supervisory and training duties.

• In vivo rodent research in the areas of neuroscience, which involves maintenance of a genetically engineered mouse colony, behavioral testing, tissue dissection, provide study support in mouse and rat disease models ranging from basic injections to surgical procedures; anesthesia and euthanasia support; compound dosing for treatment studies.

• Independent development of new models.

• Liaise with the pharmaceutical sector to establish research contracts.

• Assist with research projects; performs independent research; plans, designs, and implements research projects; prepares and maintains culture, assist with technical aspects of studies and experiments including tissue processing biochemical analyses, proteomics, transcriptomics, DNA, RNA, an protein isolations q RT-PCR, immunoblot, processing, data analyses and management, and general lab management.

• Complies processes and analyzes data; records research procedures and results; files and maintains records; codes data for input for electronic data processing; inputs and retrieves data using computers.

• Sets-up and operates various scientific apparatus; sets-up and operates spectrophotometer, faction collectors, chromatography equipment, centrifuges, incubators, homogenizers, and various microscopes.

• Performs various clerical duties including typing, answering phones, preparing correspondence, preparing and maintaining bibliographies, and completing application forms.

• Train graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and any other member of the PI lab that needs training as directed by the PI.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Extensive experience in rodent research in the areas of neuroscience and inflammation

• Extensive experience in biochemical and molecular approaches

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate operational and learning flexibility Demonstrated ability to work independently

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and write manuscripts and assist in grants preparation

• Demonstrated ability to train individuals at different levels, from graduate students to junior faculty

• Knowledge of experimental design in pharmacology and biochemistry

• Knowledge of the use and preparation of culture media, chemicals, and reagents Verbal and written communication skills

• Supervisory skills Interpersonal/human relation skills

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions Ability to tend to details

• Ability to maintain records and inventories

• Ph.D degree in science or related field and at least 5 years of postdoctoral experience. Broad knowledge involving laboratory techniques related to rodent research and biochemistry/molecular biology.

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