Scientist in Jeremy Chase Crawford Lab at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

The lab of Jeremy Chase Crawford in the Department of Host-Microbe Interactions is seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Research Scientist to develop and implement novel technical approaches for assaying cellular immune responses to vaccination. The ideal candidate will be highly motivatedand detail-orientedwith interests in integrative biology human immune variation and molecular assay development. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. Success in this position also requires: the ability to multi-task the ability to collaborate effectively and working in tandem with multiple members of a culturally and scientifically diverse team to achieve assigned research objectives.Candidates with experience in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply:Development and optimization of next-generation sequencing-based assaysExperience with lymphocyte receptor sequencing/genotypingExperience working with primary human samplesExperience with cell cultureImmunology microbiology or host-microbe interactionsLarge cross-field collaborations using human samplesJob Responsibilities:Coordinates multiple aspects of research projects and carries out laboratory experiments utilizing various laboratory techniques and determines whether additional or other tools or methods are requiredProvides input regarding research protocols and experiments. Sets up protocols and assists in developing new laboratory techniques as required.Identifies experimental data pertinent to the analysis problem. Processes organizes and summarizes data reporting these experimental results as required. Monitors quality and integrity of recorded information and dataMay draft sections of research manuscripts.Provides basic lab operation support to include equipment maintenance and purchasing. Monitors inventory levels and orders lab supplies as needed. Performs calibration of instruments and equipment. Troubleshoots instrument performance and equipment issues.Instructs other staff in basic laboratory techniques and procedures.Maintains regular and predictable attendancePerforms other related duties as assigned in order to meet the goals of the department and institutionMinimum Education:Bachelors degree in relevant scientific area is required.Minimum Experience:Eight (8) years of relevant work experience is requiredSix (6) years of relevant work experience is required with a Masters degreeThree (3) years of relevant work experience is required with a PhDCompensationIn 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 $86320 - $154960 per year for the role of Scientist in Jeremy Chase Crawford Lab.Explore our exceptional benefits!St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity EmployerNo Search FirmsSt. Jude Childrens Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude. Key Skills Catering,Apache Commons,Architectural Design,Human Resources Administration,Accident Investigation Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 86320 - 154960