Staff Scientist - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Staff Scientist - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Position Summary

The lab of Surgeon-Scientist Dr. Ruth Tevlin in the Division of Plastic Surgery and Department of Surgery at WashU in St. Louis is seeking a Staff Scientist to join our dynamic research team. Our work focuses on craniofacial regeneration and distraction osteogenesis, using cutting‑edge multi‑omic approaches (single‑cell and spatial transcriptomics, genetic and biochemical analysis, advanced imaging) to uncover the cellular and molecular programs that drive tissue regeneration.

The candidate will have the opportunity to work with small animal models and clinical specimens, translating discoveries from bench to bedside and guiding the future of precision medicine in craniofacial surgery. This position is especially suited for candidates with expertise in bioinformatics and scRNA‑seq, who are eager to bridge basic discovery with translational application.

The Tevlin Lab is based within the state‑of‑the‑art Plastic Surgery Research Laboratories at WashU, offering seamless collaboration across the university’s outstanding biomedical research community. Candidates will benefit from a supportive, collaborative environment designed to foster scientific productivity, cross‑disciplinary learning, and career development toward independence.

• Following instructions and discussions with the principal investigator, designs research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, verification and management of data.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Performs complex statistical analysis of data collected and writes interpretative reports. Verifies the correctness of the data submitted and makes recommendations based on these analyses.
• Documents research topics and prepares and submits papers based on research work to publications and committees for publication or presentation to peers.
• Solves practical problems relating to difficulties with equipment or test subjects. Suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.
• Conducts literature searches related to research project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D.
  
  - Doctor of Philosophy

Certifications

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience

• Laboratory Operations (3 Years)

Skills

• Analytical Problem Solving, Communication, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

$48,000.00 - $86,900.00 / Annually

R10

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.

Personal

• 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

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to…