Senior Researcher - Department of Pathology (Mullighan Lab)

The Senior Researcher will be predominantly focused on xenograft research : establishing and maintaining human leukemia models in immunocompromised in vivo systems handling primary tumor material conducting flow cytometric analyses and carrying out nucleic acid extractions.

Job Responsibilities :

Maintain and manage genetically engineered in vivo model colonies

Perform technical procedures such as injections blood collection and tissue harvesting

Process tissues and blood specimens for downstream molecular and cellular analyses.

Perform basic molecular biology techniques including DNA / RNA extraction PCR gel electrophoresis and genotyping

Culture cells and established cell lines under sterile conditions

Conduct viral transductions (e.g. lentiviral infections) in vitro and in vivo under BSL-2 conditions

Coordinate experimental timelines with investigators and maintain accurate research records

Maintain detailed documentation of in vivo model health records experimental data and laboratory procedures

Minimum Education and / or Training :

Bachelors degree in relevant scientific area is required

Minimum Experience :

Two (2) years of relevant post-degree research experience is required; no prior experience is required with a Masters degree

Prior hands-on experience with preclinical in vivo models in a research setting

Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a research team

Knowledge of regulatory standards ethical guidelines and best practices for in vivo research

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 $26.00 - $45.50 per hour for the role of Senior Researcher - Department of Pathology (Mullighan Lab).

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 26 - 45