Senior Associate Scientist - CRISPR & Cancer Genomics

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Lauderdale Courts (TN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital seeks an Associate Scientist or Scientist for the Vakoc Laboratory to advance cancer gene regulation research and CRISPR-based screening platforms. You will translate discoveries to potential therapies for childhood cancers in a collaborative bench-to-bedside setting.

The role emphasizes molecular biology, functional genomics, in vivo models, and collaborative teamwork with strong independence and scientific rigor.

Qualifications

• Experience with DNA, RNA, and protein analysis.
• Mammalian cell culture and cellular assays.
• Proficiency in molecular cloning and genetic engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research using molecular biology, cell biology, and genomics.
• Work with mouse and/or zebrafish models to study gene function.
• Design and optimize protocols; analyze data and prepare reports.

Skills

Molecular biology

Mammalian tissue culture

Molecular cloning

CRISPR-based technologies

In vivo models

Lentiviral vectors

Functional genomics

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Tools

CRISPR-Cas9

Lentiviral systems

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital seeks an Associate Scientist or Scientist for the Vakoc Laboratory to advance cancer gene regulation research and CRISPR-based screening platforms. You will translate discoveries to potential therapies for childhood cancers in a collaborative bench-to-bedside setting.

The role emphasizes molecular biology, functional genomics, in vivo models, and collaborative teamwork with strong independence and scientific rigor.