Associate Scientist: Cancer Genomics & CRISPR

St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 93,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis seeks an Associate Scientist or Scientist to join Dr. Christopher Vakoc's laboratory, a leader in cancer gene regulation and functional genomics.

This role focuses on discovering new therapeutic approaches for childhood cancer and translating discoveries into clinical impact. The Vakoc Lab uses state-of-the-art genetics, genomics, and biochemistry to reveal vulnerabilities in aggressive cancers, with CRISPR screening and in vivo models as core

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field is required.
• Eight (8) years of relevant work experience for Scientist; six (6) years with a Master’s; three (3) years with a PhD.
• Seven plus years of research experience for Associate Scientist; five plus with a Master’s; two plus with a PhD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support research projects using molecular biology, cell biology, and genomics techniques.
• Perform experiments involving DNA, RNA, and proteins in mammalian cells and using cloning and CRISPR-based methods.
• Utilize mouse and/or zebrafish models to investigate gene function and disease mechanisms.
• Design, optimize, and execute research protocols; analyze and summarize experimental data.
• Contribute to scientific presentations, reports, and manuscript preparation.
• Maintain laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance and supply ordering.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular cloning

Lentiviral vector design

CRISPR-based technologies

In vivo models (mouse/zebrafish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area

Tools

CRISPR screening platforms

Lentiviral systems

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis seeks an Associate Scientist or Scientist to join Dr. Christopher Vakoc's laboratory, a leader in cancer gene regulation and functional genomics.

This role focuses on discovering new therapeutic approaches for childhood cancer and translating discoveries into clinical impact. The Vakoc Lab uses state-of-the-art genetics, genomics, and biochemistry to reveal vulnerabilities in aggressive cancers, with CRISPR screening and in vivo models as core