Lead Scientist, Automated DNA Synthesis Platform

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.

Memphis (TN)

On-site

USD 104,000 - 186,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead the automated light-directed DNA synthesis platform for biomedical research and drug discovery.

This role leverages expertise in optics/photolithography and microfluidics to enable oligonucleotide synthesis across multiple functions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in chemical, biomedical, or electrical engineering and will contribute to high-throughput screening and microarray-related projects, including

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific area is required.
Ten years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's degree.
Eight years with a Master’s degree.
Five years with a PhD.

Responsibilities

Lead automated light-directed DNA synthesis platform for research and drug discovery.
Apply optics/photolithography and microfluidics knowledge to platform.
Involve oligonucleotide synthesis for various functions.
Collaborate on high-throughput screening and microarray-related projects.

Skills

DNA synthesis

Optics / photolithography

Microfluidics

Oligonucleotide synthesis

Microarray technology

Ink jet technology

Surface / materials science

High-throughput screening

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in related field

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Quanterix Microarrayers

Light-directed synthesizers

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead the automated light-directed DNA synthesis platform for biomedical research and drug discovery.

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