Laboratory Scientist: Lead Wet-Lab & Influenza Research

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Lauderdale Courts (TN); Vor Ort; USD 66.000 - 155.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking an Associate Scientist or Scientist to lead the Kosinski Laboratory's wet-lab program and build operations from inception.

The role focuses on influenza biology, cell culture, and advanced cellular models, guiding a growing team and ensuring high-quality research output. The successful candidate will establish infrastructure, supervise virology and cell culture, mentor trainees, and develop an independent research program centered on influenza

Qualifikationen

• Qualified candidates should have strong experience in cell culture and virology principles relevant to influenza biology.
• Demonstrated ability to lead laboratory operations and supervise staff or trainees.
• Experience with CRISPR-based genome engineering and biosafety practices.

Aufgaben

• Lead cell culture and influenza virology operations, including viral stocks and titration.
• Oversee laboratory setup, equipment installation, and SOP development.
• Mentor junior staff and manage inventory, safety, and documentation.
• Contribute to manuscripts, grant applications, and presentations.

Kenntnisse

Mammalian cell culture

Influenza virology

BSL-2 laboratory operations

Molecular biology techniques

Protein biochemistry

Fluorescence microscopy

Laboratory documentation

CRISPR genome engineering

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in cell biology/virology/molecular biology

PhD strongly preferred

Tools

ELN administration

LIMS

Reverse genetics

Jobbeschreibung

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking an Associate Scientist or Scientist to lead the Kosinski Laboratory's wet-lab program and build operations from inception.

The role focuses on influenza biology, cell culture, and advanced cellular models, guiding a growing team and ensuring high-quality research output. The successful candidate will establish infrastructure, supervise virology and cell culture, mentor trainees, and develop an independent research program centered on influenza