Researcher - Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Our laboratory is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment where trainees can thrive scientifically and professionally. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a premier center for research and treatment of potentially fatal childhood diseases, including cancer and certain blood, genetic, and immunodeficiency disorders. The hospital’s mission is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. St. Jude is dedicated to providing unsurpassed patient care and to advancing the health of children through biomedical research.

A Researcher position is available to study molecular regulation of nucleotide metabolism across diverse human pathophysiological contexts. As part of the newly established St. Jude Center for Pharmacogenomics, our laboratory aims to uncover fundamental mechanisms governing metabolic reprogramming and translate these discoveries into therapeutic strategies for human disease (Wu et al., Cell Metabolism, 2024, PMID: 38876105; Wu et al., Science, 2025, PMID: 41196949). We employ multidisciplinary approaches, including CRISPR-based functional genomics, stable isotope tracing, metabolomics, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, and mouse models to investigate how nucleotide metabolism influences disease progression and treatment response.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory experiments as directed using specific and prescribed techniques/protocols.
• Follows basic protocols, implementing experimental techniques prescribed by supervisor and providing basic troubleshooting where appropriate.
• Accurately records experimental procedures and data.
• May draft results/data for posters, presentations, or publications.
• Operates lab equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned in order to meet the goals of the department and institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biochemistry or a relevant scientific area is required.
• 1-2 years of lab experience studying metabolic diseases will be prioritized.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $24.00 - $42.00 per hour for the role of Researcher.

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