Associate Scientist or Scientist Molecular Pathology
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Job Location:
Memphis, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 65520 - 114400
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Associate Scientist performs a variety of moderately complex research tasks determined by the field and scope of the particular research project/study. Also performs tasks related to the research project independently but within broad guidelines and subject to periodic review by supervisor or other research staff.
St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital is seeking a talented and motivated Associate Scientist or Scientist to join the clinical assay development team in Molecular Pathology. This bench-focused role ideal for early-career researchers will contribute to the advancement of innovative assays for future clinical applications. Our current priorities include developing assays that leverage long-read sequencing platforms and emerging methylation detection technologies.
Strongly Desired Qualifications and Skills:
Strong background in genomics molecular biology or a related field.
Hands-on experience with different next-generation sequencing platforms.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Experience with long-read sequencing and methylation detection would be a plus.
Clinical laboratory training and experience with CAP-compliant documentation would be a plus.
Experience with automation platforms would be a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to thedevelopment and optimization of novel molecular assays for clinical implementation.
Conduct pre-validation and validation wet-lab experiments with minimal supervision.
Ensure high standards of data accuracy and reliability.
Collaborate with bioinformatics scientists and pathologists to ensure analysis and interpretation of complex genomic data.
Author and maintain SOPs and validation documentation in compliance with CAP regulations.
Train laboratory staff on newly developed assays.
Present research findings at internal and external conferences.
Minimum Education and/or Training:
Bachelors degree in relevant scientific area is required.
Scientist 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
Salary range: $86320.00 - $154960.00
Associate Scientist 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
Salary range: $65520.00 - $114400.00
Position is primarily onsite in Memphis TN. Schedule Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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 Associate Scientist or Scientist - Molecular Pathology.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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