Senior Scientist- Stewart lab
About The Position
The Senior Scientist will work in the Stewart lab within the Oncology Department at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on translational preclinical studies involving novel therapeutics for pediatric solid tumors. The role assists the principal investigator with oversight of technicians using xenograft models of pediatric cancer to test and prioritize therapies for potential clinical trials. The scientist also assists with oversight of drug treatment and preclinical imaging studies, develops standard operating procedures, and maintains records in accordance with regulatory requirements and departmental goals. The position conducts experiments independently under the overall direction of the principal investigator and/or a more senior scientist. It develops research protocols, techniques, and procedures; analyzes and reports experimental data; supports laboratory operations and equipment management; and regularly trains and oversees others in laboratory techniques. The scientist may contribute to manuscripts and present research internally or at external meetings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific area.
- Relevant work experience: 10 years; 8 years with a master's degree; or 5 years with a PhD.
- Strong background in preclinical testing.
- Excellent organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Conduct experiments and projects independently under the overall direction of the principal investigator and/or a more senior scientist.
- Develop new research protocols, techniques, and procedures.
- Identify relevant experimental data; process, organize, summarize, and report results; monitor the quality and integrity of records and data; ensure collection and entry meet quality standards; and interpret results in relation to the research problem.
- May publish as a co-author and/or draft sections of research manuscripts, and present research to colleagues or at external meetings and events.
- Support laboratory operations and recommend equipment use and maintenance, supplies, and operational processes and procedures.
- Troubleshoot instrument and equipment issues, and recommend equipment acquisition or decommissioning.
- Train and oversee others in laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Assist the principal investigator with oversight of technicians conducting xenograft studies of pediatric cancer to test and prioritize therapies for clinical trials.
- Assist with oversight of drug treatment and preclinical imaging studies as directed.
- Develop standard operating procedures and maintain records to meet regulatory requirements and departmental goals.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to meet department and institutional goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
