Senior Scientist, Translational Oncology (Pediatric)

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

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital seeks a Senior Scientist for the Stewart lab in the Oncology Department to advance translational preclinical studies using novel therapeutics for pediatric solid tumors.

You will oversee a team of technicians and manage xenograft model testing to prioritize therapies for clinical trials in pediatric cancer. Responsibilities include developing SOPs, maintaining regulatory records, and guiding preclinical imaging and drug treatment studies while collaborating

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years relevant work experience is required.
• Eight (8) years of relevant work experience is required with a Master's degree.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience is required with a PhD.

Responsibilities

• Conducts experiments/projects independently under the overall direction of the PI and/or more senior scientist.
• Develops new research protocols, techniques, and procedures.
• Identifies experimental data pertinent to the analysis problem.
• Processes, organizes, and summarizes data, reporting these experimental results.
• Monitors the quality and integrity of recorded information and data.
• Ensures data collection and entry methods meet quality standards.
• Interprets data as it relates to research problem.
• May publish as co-author and/or draft sections of research manuscripts as necessary.
• Presents research to colleagues within the organization or at external meetings/events.
• Provides lab operation support and makes recommendations regarding equipment use and maintenance, supplies, etc.
• Troubleshoots instrument and equipment issues.
• Provides input into lab operation processes and procedures.
• Recommends equipment acquisition and decommissioning.
• Regularly trains and oversees the work of others in laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned in order to meet the goals of the department and institution.

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital seeks a Senior Scientist for the Stewart lab in the Oncology Department to advance translational preclinical studies using novel therapeutics for pediatric solid tumors.

You will oversee a team of technicians and manage xenograft model testing to prioritize therapies for clinical trials in pediatric cancer. Responsibilities include developing SOPs, maintaining regulatory records, and guiding preclinical imaging and drug treatment studies while collaborating