Research Audiologist - Otolaryngology

AudiologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55k-$100k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Location: SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Conducts/interprets audiometric tests and develops methods/research material to aid in audiological studies and operations.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Performs/interprets audiometric tests.
  • Assists in selection of subjects and works with patients in the selection/fitting of conventional and programmable hearing aids and cochlear implants.
  • Designs methods to access the effectiveness of hearing aid and cochlear implant technology.
  • Determines appropriate statistical method (s) for analyzing experimental findings.

Prepares manuscripts, graphs, photographs and tables for submission to scientific journals and professional meetings.

Prepares reports on project findings for funding agency and documents for Human Studies Committee, including Informed Consent Forms.

  • Submits an annual report.
  • Calibrates/maintains audiologic equipment.
  • Assists in teaching activities of professional staff.

Recruits and Schedules research participants, maintains IRB protocols and study documentation, and supports daily lab operations.

Working Conditions

  • Job Location/Working Conditions
  • Normal office environment
  • Physical Effort
  • Typically sitting at a desk or a table
  • Equipment
  • Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Sc. M. - Master Of Science

Certifications/Professional Licenses

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Audiologist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Licensed Audiologist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

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

Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date

Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Education

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

  • Graphing, Manuscript Preparation, Statistics
  • Grade
  • R11

Salary Range

$55,200.00 - $100,000.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

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.

Benefits Statement

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 dietitians, and more!

Family

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.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: hr.wustl.edu

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Key Responsibilities

The Research Audiologist performs audiometric tests and assists patients with hearing aid and cochlear implant selection and fitting. They also design research methods, analyze experimental data, and prepare scientific manuscripts and reports for funding agencies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Science degree and possess relevant professional certifications such as CCC-A and Basic Life Support. The role requires the ability to maintain lab operations, manage IRB protocols, and support the teaching activities of professional staff.

Key Skills

Audiometric testingHearing aid fittingCochlear implant fittingStatistical analysisEquipment calibrationIRB protocol maintenanceResearch participant recruitmentData documentation

Otolaryngology Career Context

Washington University in St. Louis holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 69 active listings.

Of the 40 active Audiologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Audiologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution18 jobs · 8 employers

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<$110k
7
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1
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5
$180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
42%
Loan repayment
33%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 2.6
Better work-life than 10% of Audiologist roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 607 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in St. Louis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k≈ 4.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,334/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

22 days vacation
10 holidays
sick time
health insurance
dental
vision
403(b) retirement plan
tuition assistance