Associate Scientist - Epigenetic Basis of Pediatric Brain Disease - Jamy Peng Lab
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Job Location:
Memphis, TN - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 65520 - 114400
Posted on:
22-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The lab of Jamy Peng in the Department of Developmental Neurobiology at St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital is seeking an Associate Scientist toinvestigate how genomic DNA organization and gene regulation within stem cells influence their function and identity explore chromatin structurehistone modificationsand their impact on gene expression in stem cells and contribute to uncovering the molecular basis of pediatric cancer and normal development.
Join a vibrant team with:
Collaborative environment dedicated to understanding stem cell roles and disease origins in children.
Conduct cutting-edge research using diverse techniques and methodologies.
Contribute to groundbreaking discoveries with potential for major healthcare impact.
Ideal candidate:
Enthusiastic scientist with expertise in developmental biologymolecular biologyor related fields.
Passionate about using research to improve childrens health.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
Job Responsibilities:
Independently perform experiments using existing modified or newly developed techniques/ protocols.
Set up protocols using new or modified laboratory techniques and troubleshoot experiments independently.
Identify experimental data pertinent to the analysis problem; process organize and summarize data; report results.
Assist in the drafting and editing of manuscripts posters SOPs and policies.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the field and related techniques.
Provide ongoing support for monitoring maintenance ordering and purchasing of equipment and supplies as needed.
Perform calibration of instruments and equipment as necessary.
Provide guidance and training to less-experienced team members and may also train others outside lab in relevant techniques.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Minimum Education and/or Training:
Bachelors degree in a relevant scientific area
Minimum Experience:
7 years of research experience is required
5 years of research experience is required with a Masters degree
2 years of research experience is required with a PHD
Experience leading and supporting research experiments preferred
Some experience leading lab and scientific project coordination maintenance and other research support activities preferred
Experience in guiding and training other laboratory personnel preferred
Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role
Please direct your questions and application package including a cover letter current CVand 3 letters of reference to:
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 $65520 - $114400 per year for the role of Associate Scientist - Epigenetic Basis of Pediatric Brain Disease - Jamy Peng Lab.Explore our exceptional benefits!
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Transfection
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Suspension Experience
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Flow Cytometry
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