Senior Scientist, Translational Oncology (Pediatric)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN seeks a Senior Scientist to lead translational preclinical studies for pediatric solid tumors.

You will oversee a team using xenograft models to test therapies for clinical trials, aligning with PI direction and departmental goals. You will develop SOPs, manage data quality, and coordinate preclinical imaging and drug treatment oversight, contributing to a bench-to-bedside environment where scientific discoveries translate into cures for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments/projects independently under the PI/s direction.
• Develops new research protocols, techniques, and procedures.
• Identifies experimental data pertinent to the analysis problem and summarizes results.
• May publish as co-author and/or draft sections of research manuscripts.
• Provides lab operation support and recommends equipment use and maintenance.
• Regularly trains and oversees the work of others in laboratory techniques.
• Performs other related duties to meet goals.

Skills

Preclinical testing

Organizational skills

Lab oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN seeks a Senior Scientist to lead translational preclinical studies for pediatric solid tumors.

You will oversee a team using xenograft models to test therapies for clinical trials, aligning with PI direction and departmental goals. You will develop SOPs, manage data quality, and coordinate preclinical imaging and drug treatment oversight, contributing to a bench-to-bedside environment where scientific discoveries translate into cures for