Lead Researcher - Pharmacotyping Resource

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a creative and highly motivated Lead Researcher to assist in the development and clinical testing of novel functional precision medicine methods to improve cancer treatment outcomes in the Pharmacotyping Resource, located in the Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN. The Pharmacotyping Resource is a translational laboratory with a strong emphasis on functional precision medicine and collaborative pharmacogenomics research that will translate to improving patient therapy. The resource uses state-of-the-art fluorescence imaging and flow cytometry-based platforms to test drug sensitivity profiles (pharmacotyping) of a variety of pathologic tissues obtained from children with catastrophic diseases, with a focus on pediatric cancer. The Lead Researcher will have the unique opportunity to introduce novel clinical testing that will influence patient care, as well as participate in the design and conduct of pharmacogenomics research studies. You will work as part of a talented interdisciplinary team of scientists.

Requirements

PhD with no prior experience OR Master's degree in relevant scientific area with 3+ years of research experience OR Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area with 5+ years of research experience.
Strong knowledge and experience in the application of underlying principles related to pharmacogenomics and functional precision medicine.

Nice To Haves

Master's or PhD strongly preferred for this position.
Experience with flow cytometry techniques is preferred.
Experience leading and supporting research experiments is preferred.
Some experience leading lab and scientific project coordination, maintenance, and other research support activities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently perform experiments with primary patient samples in a clinical research setting.
Set up protocols using new or modified laboratory techniques and troubleshoot experiments independently.
Develop new research techniques and procedures as required.
Communicate with internal and external collaborators and clinical research coordinators to collect patient samples, ensuring proper documentation and quality control.
Accurately record experimental procedures and data; report results.
Assist in the drafting and editing of manuscripts, posters, SOPs, and policies.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the functional precision medicine field and related regulatory aspects.
Provide guidance and training to team members.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.