Senior Researcher OR Researcher- Varga Lab
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Job Location:
Memphis, TN - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 26 - 45
Posted on:
22-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A senior researcher position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Steven Varga at St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital in Memphis TN. The Varga laboratory studies the role of the innate and adaptive immune responses to respiratory viruses and T cell exhaustion during chronic infections and cancer. Ongoing studies leverage a wide array of model systems and techniques including novel murine models of infection and cancer patient-derived samples in vitro co-culture systems molecular biology cellular immunology and advanced flow cytometry approaches. The Varga lab is a very collaborative and interactive environment focused on the scientific and career development of trainees.
Job Responsibilities:
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- Perform processes/ procedures using established techniques/protocols with increased efficiency and independence.
- Provide some lab operational support with increased knowledge of the lab environment.
- Execute/ follow more complex procedures/protocols and provide basic troubleshooting of experiments.
- Accurately record experimental procedures and data.
- Prepare and report results/ data leading to posters presentations or publications.
- Provide guidance to less-experienced team members.
- Perform other related duties as assigned in order to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Senior Researcher
Minimum Education and/or Training:
- Bachelors degree in relevant scientific area is required.
Minimum Experience:
- Two (2) years of research experience is required.
- No prior experience is required with a Masters degree.
- Working knowledge and understanding of underlying concepts and principles of experimental design.
- Experience with the most widely used techniques used in the home laboratory.
- Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role.
Researcher
Minimum Education and/or Training:
Bachelors degree in relevant scientific area is required
Minimum Experience:
- no experience required
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 $26.00 - $45.50 per hour for the role of Senior Researcher OR Researcher- Varga Lab.Explore our exceptional benefits!
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Intelligence Community Experience
- Python
- Spss
- Microsoft Word
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Windows
- Stata
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
About Company
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