Neuroscience Research Associate — Brain Tumor & Imaging

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Lauderdale Courts (TN); Presencial; USD 66 000 - 114 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Associate Scientist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's Escoubas Laboratory in CENOS will perform a range of moderately complex in vivo research tasks, with rigorous collaboration across departments to advance pediatric brain tumor science.

The role emphasizes hands-on neuroscience, immunology, and neuroimmunology methods, including brain tissue processing, imaging, and protocol optimization to drive publication-ready results.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific area.
• 7+ years of research experience (or 5+ with a Master's; 2+ with a PhD).
• Experience leading and supporting research experiments preferred.
• Experience guiding and training laboratory personnel preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct in vivo studies using preclinical models and perform intracerebroventricular injections.
• Process brain tissue for histology and prepare samples for immunofluorescence staining and confocal microscopy.
• Culture and maintain primary neural cell populations and established cell lines.
• Analyze, quantify, and interpret experimental and imaging data with meticulous records.
• Coordinate genotyping workflows and preclinical resources and maintain records.
• Collaborate with lab members, core facilities, and researchers across departments.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and data presentation.
• Develop, optimize, and standardize laboratory procedures and protocols.
• Perform other duties to support laboratory goals.

Conhecimentos

In vivo experiments

Data analysis

Lab coordination

Mentoring/training

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific area

Ferramentas

Confocal microscopy

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Associate Scientist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's Escoubas Laboratory in CENOS will perform a range of moderately complex in vivo research tasks, with rigorous collaboration across departments to advance pediatric brain tumor science.

The role emphasizes hands-on neuroscience, immunology, and neuroimmunology methods, including brain tissue processing, imaging, and protocol optimization to drive publication-ready results.