St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Senior Scientist in Chemical Biology and Therapeutics

Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area required;
  • 10 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's;
  • 8 years of relevant work experience with a Master's;
  • 5 years of relevant work experience with a PhD;
  • Background in chemical, biomedical, or electrical engineering preferred;
  • Experience in optics/photolithography and microfluidics required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the automated light-directed DNA synthesis platform;
  • Conduct oligonucleotide synthesis for various functions;
  • Oversee high-throughput screening projects;
  • Utilize legacy instruments for microarray technology;
  • Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment to advance drug discovery.

Benefits

  • High-quality medical, dental, and vision plans;
  • Retirement plan with financial security features;
  • Living Well - Employee Wellness Program;
  • Generous time off programs;
  • Educational benefits to support career growth;
  • Family-friendly benefits;
  • Unique benefits specific to St. Jude.
Full Job Description
The Department of Chemical Biology and Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead automated light-directed DNA synthesis platform for use in biomedical research and drug discovery.

The Department of Chemical Biology and Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead automated light-directed DNA synthesis platform for use in biomedical research and drug discovery.

The ideal candidate will have a background in chemical, biomedical, or electrical engineering, with experience in optics/photolithography and microfluidics. The application of the platform will involve oligonucleotide synthesis for various functions. Useful previous experience may include but not limited to microarray technology, microfluidics, optics/microscopy, microfabrication, ink jet technology, and surface/materials science.

Additional projects may include high-throughput screening and printing microarray technology using legacy instruments such as the Quanterix Microarrayers and light directed synthesizers.

Minimum Education and/or Training:
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area is required.


Minimum Experience:
  • Ten (10) years relevant work experience is required with Bachelor's degree.
  • Eight (8) years of relevant work experience is required with a Master's degree.
  • Five (5) years of relevant work experience is required with a PhD.


Benefits

Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why St. Jude Children's Research Hospital provides employees with high-quality benefits choices.

We are committed to ensuring our benefits are competitive and affordable. St. Jude continues to cover medical premiums for employees and offers low additional costs for dependents.

View all the benefits offered including Medical & Prescription Drug Plans, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Financial Security, Retirement Plan, Living Well - Employee Wellness Program, Time Off Programs, Educational Benefits, Family Friendly Benefits, and Benefits Unique to St. Jude.

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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 $104,000 - $186,160 per year for the role of Senior Scientist in Chemical Biology and Therapeutics.

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About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a pediatric treatment and research facility focused on children's catastrophic diseases, particularly leukemia and other cancers. The hospital was founded in 1962 by entertainer Danny Thomas and is located in Memphis, Tennessee. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. The hospital has treated children from all 50 states and from around the world. St. Jude is known for its groundbreaking research and treatment of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
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