Research Specialist - Developmental Biology
Washington University in St. LouisMissouri, United States
Posted March 6, 2026
41700 - 75600 USD
Full Time
About the Company
WashU Medicine provides a vibrant, highly collaborative environment for the study of developmental biology, regenerative medicine, and the diagnosis and treatment of hereditary diseases.
Job Description
The Groves lab in the Department of Developmental Biology has an opening for a Research Specialist. The Research Specialist will perform complex analyses, experiments, and project work under the general direction of the PI. The lab studies the development, regeneration, and evolution of the inner ear, and the Research Specialist will play a crucial role in advancing scientific analysis and discovery.
Requirements
- Master's degree or combination of education and/or experience
- Laboratory Setting experience (4 years)
- Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Research, Oral Communications, Recordkeeping, Self-Starter, Software Program, Spreadsheets, Statistical Software, Written Communication
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation
- 10 recognized holidays
- sick time
- Competitive health insurance packages
- U-Pass for Metro transit
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Wellness challenges
- annual health screenings
- mental health resources
- mindfulness programs and courses
- employee assistance program (EAP)
- financial resources
- access to dietitians
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave
- family care resources
