Lead Researcher Brain Organoid Biology for Pediatric Neurological Disease Research
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Job Location:
Memphis, TN - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 60320 - 105040
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Lead Researcher:Brain Organoid Biology for Pediatric Neurological Disease Research St. Jude Pediatric Translational Neuroscience Initiative St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis TN.
St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital has established an expansive initiative in translational neuroscience with a mission to understand and treat catastrophic childhood neurological disease. This new initiative integrates basic and clinical neuroscience and partners with industry and foundations to develop and implement novel therapies.A key component of this is the Center for Pediatric Neurological Disease Research (CPNDR).Principal Investigators in CPNDR employ innovative laboratory-based research programs using cutting-edge approaches in molecular genetic biochemical biophysical cellular anatomical and behavioral approaches to elucidate disease mechanisms and test therapeutic strategies relevant to understanding and treating pediatric neurological disease.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and perform procedures using established or modified techniques/protocols
- Implement new but established protocols without individual training
- Troubleshoot experiments and identify anomalies in own data
- Consistently monitors current literature and trends within field
- 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 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 is required
Minimum Experience:
- 5 years of research experience is required with a Bachelors degree
- 3 years of experience is required with a Masters degree
- No prior experience required with a PHD
- Strong knowledge and experience in understanding and application of underlying principles related to the techniques being performed
- Experience in R&D methods and processes in a lab setting and execution of research projects for the laboratory preferred
- Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role
Better at Work. Better at Life.
When you work at St. Jude youll join a highly collaborative work culture that inspires you every day to be your best. With opportunities for learning and growth you can shape a career path that is right for you while also enjoying all the benefits and stability of working for a world-class institution. This includes work-life balance with generous paid time-off and on-campus conveniences that make life a little easier. Join us and youll quickly see why St. Jude is consistently ranked by our employees on Glassdoor as a Best Place to Work.
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St Jude Childrens Research Hospital is a private not-for-profit institute that is internationally recognized for its commitment to performing cutting edge research and providing state of the art clinical services with the goal to improve the outcome for children with catastrophic diseases.
Interested applicants should email a curriculum vitae a brief summary of accomplishments together with the names and contact information of three professional references.
Please address your cover letter to Dr. Peter McKinnon:
Member St. Jude Faculty / Director Center for Pediatric Neurological Disease Research
St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis TN 38105-3678
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 $60320 - $105040 per year for the role of Lead Researcher - Brain Organoid Biology for Pediatric Neurological Disease Research.Explore our exceptional benefits!
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Required Experience:
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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