St Jude Children's Research Hospital
Scientist in Jeremy Crawford Lab
St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544
Job Description
The lab of Jeremy Chase Crawford in the Department of Host-Microbe Interactions is seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Research Scientist to develop and implement novel technical approaches for assaying cellular immune responses to vaccination.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and detail-oriented with interests in integrative biology, human immune variation, and molecular assay development. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. Success in this position also requires the ability to multi-task, collaborate effectively, and work in tandem with multiple members of a culturally and scientifically diverse team to achieve assigned research objectives.
Candidates with experience in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply
Development and optimization of next-generation sequencing-based assays
Experience with lymphocyte receptor sequencing/genotyping
Experience working with primary human samples
Experience with cell culture
Immunology, microbiology, or host-microbe interactions
Large cross-field collaborations using human samples
Job Responsibilities
Coordinates multiple aspects of research projects and carries out laboratory experiments utilizing various laboratory techniques, and determines whether additional or other tools or methods are required
Provides input regarding research protocols and experiments, sets up protocols, and assists in developing new laboratory techniques as required
Identifies experimental data pertinent to the analysis problem, processes, organizes and summarizes data, reporting these experimental results as required, and monitors quality and integrity of recorded information and data
May draft sections of research manuscripts
Provides basic lab operation support to include equipment maintenance and purchasing, monitors inventory levels and orders lab supplies as needed, performs calibration of instruments and equipment, and troubleshoots instrument performance and equipment issues
Instructs other staff in basic laboratory techniques and procedures
Maintains regular and predictable attendance
Performs other related duties as assigned in order to meet the goals of the department and institution
Minimum Education and/or Training
Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area is required
Minimum Experience
Eight (8) years of relevant work experience is required
Six (6) years of relevant work experience is required with a Master's degree
Three (3) years of relevant work experience is required with a PhD
Compensation In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $86,320 - $154,960 per year for the role of Scientist in Jeremy Crawford Lab.
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The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and detail-oriented with interests in integrative biology, human immune variation, and molecular assay development. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. Success in this position also requires the ability to multi-task, collaborate effectively, and work in tandem with multiple members of a culturally and scientifically diverse team to achieve assigned research objectives.
Candidates with experience in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply
Development and optimization of next-generation sequencing-based assays
Experience with lymphocyte receptor sequencing/genotyping
Experience working with primary human samples
Experience with cell culture
Immunology, microbiology, or host-microbe interactions
Large cross-field collaborations using human samples
Job Responsibilities
Coordinates multiple aspects of research projects and carries out laboratory experiments utilizing various laboratory techniques, and determines whether additional or other tools or methods are required
Provides input regarding research protocols and experiments, sets up protocols, and assists in developing new laboratory techniques as required
Identifies experimental data pertinent to the analysis problem, processes, organizes and summarizes data, reporting these experimental results as required, and monitors quality and integrity of recorded information and data
May draft sections of research manuscripts
Provides basic lab operation support to include equipment maintenance and purchasing, monitors inventory levels and orders lab supplies as needed, performs calibration of instruments and equipment, and troubleshoots instrument performance and equipment issues
Instructs other staff in basic laboratory techniques and procedures
Maintains regular and predictable attendance
Performs other related duties as assigned in order to meet the goals of the department and institution
Minimum Education and/or Training
Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area is required
Minimum Experience
Eight (8) years of relevant work experience is required
Six (6) years of relevant work experience is required with a Master's degree
Three (3) years of relevant work experience is required with a PhD
Compensation In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $86,320 - $154,960 per year for the role of Scientist in Jeremy Crawford Lab.
Explore our exceptional benefits! St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer
No Search Firms St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.
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