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, the ability to collaborate effectively, and working 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. 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. 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:
- 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 Chase Crawford Lab.
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