Manager - Scientific Research

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

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About The Position

We are seeking a Manager of Scientific Research to manage the cell line creation service line within the Center for Advanced Genome Engineering (CAGE). The World’s Best Stop at Nothing There’s a reason St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is consistently ranked on Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work” list. Actually, there are more than 5,500 reasons. At our world-class pediatric research hospital, every one of our 5,500 professionals shares our commitment to making a difference in the lives of the children we serve. There’s a unique bond when you are part of a team that will stop at nothing to advance the treatments and cures of pediatric catastrophic diseases. The result is a collaborative, positive environment where all employees, regardless of their role, receive the resources, support, and encouragement to advance and grow their careers. The CAGE has three missions: Facilitate investigator-initiated genome editing projects using CRISPR Technology Perform independent R&D to evaluate and develop new genome editing techniques Assist the gene and cell therapy programs at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital As Manager, you will oversee a dynamic team of researchers, drive operational excellence, and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. You will ensure projects run efficiently, resources are optimized, and scientific goals are met with the highest standards of quality and service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required.
7+ years of experience in relevant technical field (industry or academia) is required with a Bachelor's degree.
5+ years of experience in relevant technical field is required with a Master’s degree.
2+ years of experience in relevant technical field is required with a PhD.
Experience managing at least 1-2 people preferred.
Extensive experience leading projects/processes end to end including resource planning and management, and communication and collaboration with internal cross-functional teams and external partners preferred.
Experience leading and mentoring teams preferred.
Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience with cell culture (experience with iPSC, ESC, or HSCs a plus)
Strong knowledge of molecular biology and genome editing techniques (CRISPR experience preferred)
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience with project management and resource allocation
Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and develop teams
Track record of managing complex workflows and delivering results
Takes initiative and accountability for outcomes
Thrives under pressure and can prioritize tasks based on team needs
Excited by challenges and committed to staying on the cutting edge of science
Dedicated to supporting investigators and advancing institutional goals
Take pride in a job well done and instills that mindset within the team
Demonstrated experience directly managing a multi-person team, including responsibility for hiring, and performance management.
Proven track record of developing staff through mentorship, professional growth opportunities, and strategic team-building initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of at least 3 scientific staff, providing mentorship and professional development
Develop and track performance metrics to enable data-driven decision-making
Manage vendor interactions and assist in budgetary planning and decisions
Partner with investigators to design and implement genome editing strategies
Oversee day-to-day operations of genome engineering projects and ensure timely delivery
Drive process improvements and champion continuous improvement across workflows
Maintain a service-oriented approach to support institutional research needs
Represent the team in meetings and communicate progress to leadership
Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture