Overview of our lab. The lab is a highly collaborative, creative, and fun group of scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Our research program centers on: development of state-of-the-art genomic methods for understanding the global activities of genome editors, protein engineering to improve their capabilities for precise editing, and translation to autologous genome edited hematopoietic stem cell therapies.
About the job opportunity. We are seeking an outstanding and highly motivated Scientist or Lead Researcher to help lead efforts to develop personalized genome editing treatments for bone marrow failure disorders. We care deeply about the success of our scientists and this job is a unique opportunity to learn about genomics, genome editing, and protein engineering while contributing to the development of future individualized genomic medicines at St. Jude, with room for career growth and advancement.
is co-leading a new Blue Sky Project called PARADIGM (Partnership to Advance Development of Individualized Genomic Medicines) with goal of developing personalized genome editing therapies for St. Jude patients.
You would have opportunities to lead exciting projects that include:
You would learn valuable laboratory skills that include:
Project-dependent responsibilities could include:
Minimum Education and/or Training for the position include:
Scientist Minimum Experience:
Scientist salary: $86,320.00 - $154,960.00
Lead Researcher Minimum Experience:
Lead Researcher salary: $65,520.00 - $114,400.00
St. Jude Benefits
is one of the world's leading pediatric hospitals whose mission is to advances cures for catastrophic childhood diseases. Consistent with the vision of our founder, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion, or ability to pay.
St. Jude has been consistently named one of the best companies to work for by Fortune, GlassDoor, and others. St. Jude offers excellent benefits, great salary, help with relocation, and actively fosters professional development. As part of your role, you will have opportunities to attend and present at national and international meetings such as ASGCT, ASH, Keystone Genome Engineering, CSHL Genome Editing, and FASEB Genome Engineering.
Please include your resume and a cover letter addressed to Dr. Tsai who will read and review all qualified applications. If you have questions about the position, please don't hesitate to e-mail Dr. Tsai directly ().
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 $86,320 - $154,960 per year for the role of Scientist or Lead Researcher - (Protein Engineering, Hematology, Shengdar Q. Tsai Lab).Explore our exceptional !
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world-regardless of race, religion or a family's ability to pay. .
Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our to learn about the hospital's roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.
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