Researcher-Feng Laboratory

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Lauderdale Courts (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children\'s Research Hospital in Tennessee seeks a motivated Researcher to support studies in T-cell immunology and immune tolerance.

The position offers hands-on training in regulatory T cells, immune homeostasis, aging, inflammation, and cancer, with a focus on understanding and therapeutically rewiring immune tolerance. This entry-level role provides rigorous hands-on experience in experimental design, data interpretation, and collaboration with the Feng Laboratory team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area is required
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and reliability
• Ability to follow protocols carefully and work collaboratively
• Strong interest in biomedical research and willingness to learn
• Previous laboratory research experience is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments under direct supervision.
• Prepare samples, reagents, and experimental materials.
• Collect, analyze, and document experimental data.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and assist with routine laboratory operations.
• Work collaboratively with laboratory members on ongoing research projects.
• Develop an understanding of experimental design, controls, and data interpretation through hands-on training

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field

Job description

The Feng Laboratory is seeking a motivated Researcher to support research in T-cell immunology and immune tolerance. Our research focuses on regulatory T (Treg) cells, immune homeostasis, aging, inflammation, and cancer, with the broader goal of understanding and therapeutically rewiring immune tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments under direct supervision.
• Prepare samples, reagents, and experimental materials.
• Collect, analyze, and document experimental data.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and assist with routine laboratory operations.
• Work collaboratively with laboratory members on ongoing research projects.
• Develop an understanding of experimental design, controls, and data interpretation through hands-on training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and reliability.
• Ability to follow protocols carefully and work collaboratively.
• Strong interest in biomedical research and willingness to learn.
• Previous laboratory research experience is preferred but not required.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area is required

Minimum Experience:

• no experience required

This position is ideal for a recent graduate seeking rigorous hands-on research experience and scientific training.

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 $24.00 - $42.00 per hour for the role of Researcher-Feng Laboratory.

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