Job Description

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:

• Bachelor's 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 Master's 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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