St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · 1 day ago
Manager - Scientific Research
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $170K/yr
7+ years expSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a world-class pediatric research hospital dedicated to advancing treatments and cures for pediatric catastrophic diseases. The Manager of Scientific Research will oversee the cell line creation service line, manage a team of researchers, and ensure operational excellence while driving collaborative and innovative scientific projects.
BiotechnologyCharityHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of at least 3 scientific staff, providing mentorship and professional development
Develop and track performance metrics to enable data-driven decision-making
Manage vendor interactions and assist in budgetary planning and decisions
Partner with investigators to design and implement genome editing strategies
Oversee day-to-day operations of genome engineering projects and ensure timely delivery
Drive process improvements and champion continuous improvement across workflows
Maintain a service-oriented approach to support institutional research needs
Represent the team in meetings and communicate progress to leadership
Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required
7+ years of experience in relevant technical field (industry or academia) is required with a Bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience in relevant technical field is required with a Master's degree
2+ years of experience in relevant technical field is required with a PhD
Preferred
Extensive experience with cell culture (experience with iPSC, ESC, or HSCs a plus)
Strong knowledge of molecular biology and genome editing techniques (CRISPR experience preferred)
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience with project management and resource allocation
Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and develop teams
Track record of managing complex workflows and delivering results
Takes initiative and accountability for outcomes
Thrives under pressure and can prioritize tasks based on team needs
Excited by challenges and committed to staying on the cutting edge of science
Dedicated to supporting investigators and advancing institutional goals
Take pride in a job well done and instills that mindset within the team
Demonstrated experience directly managing a multi-person team, including responsibility for hiring, and performance management
Proven track record of developing staff through mentorship, professional growth opportunities, and strategic team-building initiatives
Benefits
Medical & Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Financial Security
Retirement Plan
Living Well - Employee Wellness Program
Time Off Programs
Educational Benefits
Family Friendly Benefits
Benefits Unique to St. Jude
Company
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$62.4MKey Investors
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2025-05-12Grant· $1.5M
2024-10-28Grant
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Judy A. Habib
Chair, Board of Directors
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