Associate Scientist - Ramilo Lab

Department of Infectious Diseases | St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

The Ramilo Laboratory in the Department of Infectious Diseases at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join a collaborative research team studying how maternal immunization shapes the immune response in infants and young children.

This position supports a multi-country research initiative that analyzes de-identified human-derived specimens, including blood, plasma, serum, and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), collected from mother-infant pairs enrolled through international collaborating research sites. The successful candidate will perform immunologic and molecular laboratory assays on human specimens, process and interpret complex experimental data, and work alongside investigators with complementary clinical, laboratory, and analytical expertise.

This is an opportunity for a scientist who thrives at the intersection of laboratory investigation, human translational research, and data-driven discovery, and who is excited to translate high-quality experimental work into insights that improve the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases in children worldwide.

Preferred skills include:

- Background in Immunology, Infectious Diseases, or a related field preferred - Hands-on experience with immunologic or molecular laboratory assays preferred - Experience working with human-derived specimens (e.g., blood, plasma, serum, PBMCs, respiratory samples) preferred - Experience in large data sets and data analysis preferred - Experience in biostatistics preferred - Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary research environment preferred

Minimum Education and/or Training:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific area

Minimum Experience:

7 + years of research experience is required

5 + years of research experience is required with a Master’s degree

2 + years of research experience is required with a PHD

Experience leading and supporting research experiments preferred

Some experience leading lab and scientific project coordination, maintenance, and other research support activities preferred

Experience in guiding and training other laboratory personnel preferred

Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role

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 $65,520 - $114,400 per year for the role of Associate Scientist - Ramilo Lab.

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