St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · 2 days ago
Associate Scientist (Pooled Lentiviral Base Editing Screening)
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$66K/yr - $114K/yr
2+ years expSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to lead innovative research on the therapeutic potential of intrinsically disordered regions. The role involves designing and executing pooled lentiviral screening workflows, collaborating with bioinformaticians, and contributing to research outputs such as publications and presentations.
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Responsibilities
Design, optimize, and execute pooled lentiviral screening workflows for large-scale peptide inhibitor characterization
Collaborate closely with bioinformaticians and project investigators to ensure robust experimental design, data acquisition, and analysis
Support the development of innovative experimental strategies to expand and enhance existing screening capabilities
Contribute to collaborative research outputs, including publications and conference presentations
Qualification
Required
PhD (or equivalent experience) in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, or a closely related field
Demonstrated expertise in the design, production, and application of lentiviral vectors for genetic manipulation and screening
Proven track record in developing, implementing, or applying high-throughput genetic perturbation or functional screening approaches
Excellent organisational, communication, and record-keeping skills
Strong problem-solving ability and capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively
Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific area
7 + years of research experience is required with a Bachelor's degree
5 + years of research experience is required with a Master's degree
2 + years of research experience is required with a PhD
Preferred
Extensive expertise in the design, production, and application of lentiviral libraries for large-scale screening
Familiarity with large-scale data generation and interpretation in screening contexts
Proven expertise in the design and execution of assays to characterise protein–protein interactions
Evidence of contributions to collaborative research initiatives or consortia
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
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