Researcher for dos Santos Laboratory

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

4d • $24 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The dos Santos laboratory at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and collaborative entry-level researcher to support studies investigating cancer initiation and progression. The laboratory examines how genetic susceptibility, systemic physiological exposures, inflammation, aging, pregnancy, and the tissue microenvironment influence breast cancer initiation and progression. This is a grant funded opportunity. The successful candidate will work closely with laboratory members to support preclinical studies, mammary organoid experiments, tissue processing, molecular and cellular assays, and the general operation of the laboratory. This position is well suited for a recent graduate seeking substantial research experience before pursuing graduate school, medical school, or another career in biomedical research.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area is required
• no experience required

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with preclinical models.
• Familiarity with mammalian cell culture, organoid culture, tissue processing, microscopy, flow cytometry, or molecular-biology techniques.
• Experience with image-analysis or data-analysis programs such as Fiji/ImageJ, FlowJo, GraphPad Prism, or R.
• Interest in breast cancer biology, developmental biology, genetics, epithelial cell biology, or the tumor microenvironment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with experiments involving genetically engineered murine models of mammary gland biology and breast cancer.
• Support the monitoring of cohorts, maintain accurate breeding and experimental records, and assist with genotyping and colony management.
• Administer experimental treatments and assist with tumor monitoring, tissue collection, and necropsies under established protocols.
• Record experimental procedures and results accurately in electronic laboratory notebooks and shared databases.
• Prepare reagents, buffers, media, and laboratory supplies and maintain appropriate inventories.
• Help ensure compliance with institutional biosafety, research model- care, and laboratory-safety requirements.
• Participate in laboratory meetings and contribute to a collaborative and supportive research environment.
• Perform additional research and laboratory-support activities as needed.

Benefits

• The researcher will receive hands-on training in preclinical models, mammary organoid systems, tissue analysis, molecular and cellular biology, microscopy, and quantitative data analysis. The individual will work closely with senior laboratory members and will have opportunities to participate in laboratory meetings, scientific presentations, manuscript preparation, and collaborative research projects. Contributions to published work will be recognized according to established authorship guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level