Scientist – Chen Lab, Center for Pediatric Neurological Disease Research
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Job Location:
Memphis, TN - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 86320 - 154960
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital every discovery every experiment and every collaboration is driven by one shared missionto find cures and save children. The Chen Lab within the Center for Pediatric Neurological Disease Research is seeking a passionate and creative Scientist to join our growing team. The Chen Labs research seeks to accelerate therapeutic development for childhood brain disorders by combining stem cell-derived organoid models with advanced gene-targeting tools. Our recent studies highlight the power of human stem cell models to uncover disease mechanisms in ways traditional systems cannotoffering new hope for children with rare or difficult-to-treat conditions.
Our research focuses on how genetic variants contribute to diseases during early development and on developing mechanism-driven therapeutics. While murine models have advanced our understanding of many disorders developing highly effective therapeutics are still lagging especially for newly identified rare disease variants for children.
As a scientist in the Chen Lab youll play a key role in projects exploring the molecular and genetic underpinnings of neurological disorders while also contributing to the design of mechanism-driven therapeutics. Youll have opportunities to drive independent ideas collaborate across disciplines and grow scientifically within St. Judes vibrant and collaborative community.
What Youll Work On
Investigating how genetic variants influence early brain development using human stem cellderived organoids and assembloids.
Integrating single-cell multiomics spatial transcriptomics long-read sequencing and high-throughput imaging to discover new disease mechanisms.
Developing therapeutics grounded in genome engineering antisense oligonucleotides and small molecule discoverybridging the gap between bench and bedside.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Backgrounds in cell and molecular biology cell culture imaging and statistics.
Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
Be collaborative curious highly motivated and a strong communicator.
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.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Minimum Education:
Bachelors 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 Masters degree
Three (3) years of relevant work experience is required with a PhD
Why Join the Chen Lab Team
Lead innovative projects on disease modeling and therapeutic discovery
Gain hands-on experience with stem cell omics and gene therapy platforms
Receive personalized mentorship and career development support
Have opportunities to pursue your own research interests and collaborate across disciplines
Work in a supportive and well-funded team with access to core facilities and institutional resources
About Memphis
St. Jude is based in Memphis Tennesseea city known for its rich cultural heritage affordable cost of living and vibrant lifestyle.
Nature: Explore the Mississippi River or the 4500-acre Shelby Farms Park one of the largest urban parks in the country.
Culture: Experience world-famous music history and vibrant arts from Elvis Presleys Graceland to live blues on Beale Street.
Affordability: Memphis consistently ranks among the most affordable U.S. cities allowing your income to stretch further.
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 $86320 - $154960 per year for the role of Scientist Chen Lab Center for Pediatric Neurological Disease Research.Explore our exceptional benefits!
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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Machine Learning
- Python
- AI
- Bioinformatics
- C/C++
- R
- Biochemistry
- Research Experience
- Natural Language Processing
- Deep Learning
- Molecular Biology
About Company
A leading children’s hospital, St. Jude treats the toughest childhood cancers and pediatric diseases. Learn about patient referrals, and donate so families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food.
