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INTRODUCTION
Join our Team! The dos Santos laboratory in the Department of Oncology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist or Scientist to support and advance research investigating cancer initiation and progression, epithelial–stromal interactions, and systemic influences on cancer risk. The successful candidate will provide scientific and technical leadership for animal-model and organoid-based studies. This individual will work closely with the principal investigator, trainees, research staff, and institutional shared-resource teams to design, execute, analyze, and document rigorous experiments. The position is intended for an experienced scientist who can independently manage complex projects while also helping laboratory members troubleshoot experiments, implement new approaches, and maintain high standards of reproducibility and animal welfare. The selected candidate will be appointed at the Associate Scientist or Scientist level, based on their experience, demonstrated scientific independence, technical expertise, and leadership achievements.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Demonstrated experience with mouse models and animal experimentation.
- Experience with primary cell culture, three-dimensional culture, organoids, or tissue-derived experimental systems.
- Strong understanding of experimental design, biological controls, reproducibility, and quantitative data interpretation.
- Ability to independently plan, execute, troubleshoot, and document complex experiments.
- Strong organizational and oral-communication skills.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Animal Studies:
- Design, coordinate, and execute studies using genetically engineered, syngeneic, transplantation, and treatment-based mouse models of mammary gland biology and breast cancer.
- Manage mouse breeding strategies, cohort generation, genotyping plans, experimental randomization, and longitudinal monitoring.
- Perform or oversee animals procedure and tissue collection.
- Develop and maintain detailed experimental timelines and animal-cohort records.
- Assist with preparation, implementation, and amendment of IACUC protocols.
- Ensure compliance with institutional animal-welfare policies, biosafety requirements, and approved experimental procedures.
- Support the training of laboratory personnel in relevant animal procedures and confirm technical competency.
Organoid and Ex Vivo Models:
- Establish, maintain, and optimize primary mammary epithelial and tumor organoid cultures from mouse and human specimens.
- Design and conduct organoid assays evaluating growth, differentiation, lineage plasticity, hormone response, extracellular-matrix interactions, and therapeutic sensitivity.
- Develop co-culture systems incorporating fibroblasts, immune cells, extracellular-matrix components, or other microenvironmental populations.
- Perform organoid-forming, branching, invasion, viability, differentiation, and drug-response assays.
Molecular, Cellular, and Tissue Analysis:
- Perform or supervise molecular and cellular assays, including flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, quantitative image analysis, western blotting, qPCR, ELISA, and related approaches.
- Support the preparation of high-quality specimens for bulk RNA sequencing, single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial profiling, epigenomic assays, proteomics, and other molecular analyses.
- Maintain detailed, accurate, and reproducible experimental records.
Scientific and Project Leadership:
- Collaborate with the principal investigator to develop experimental strategies, establish project priorities, and evaluate feasibility.
- Analyze and interpret data using appropriate statistical and computational methods.
- Identify technical or conceptual problems and develop practical solutions.
- Present findings at laboratory meetings, departmental seminars, and collaborative meetings.
- Promote communication and coordination among laboratory members and external collaborators.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific areas such as cancer biology, cell biology, molecular biology, developmental biology, biomedical sciences, or a related discipline is required.
- PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree strongly preferred.
SCIENTIST MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
- Eight (8) years of relevant work experience is required.
- Six (6) years of relevant work experience is required with a Master's degree.
- Three (3) years of relevant work experience is required with a PhD.
- Salary range: $86,320.00 - $154,960.00
ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST 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.
- Salary range: $65,520.00 - $114,400.00
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 Associate Scientist or Scientist - dos Santos's Lab. Explore our exceptional benefits! We are committed to a human-centered hiring experience. Technology may support portions of our process, but recruiting decisions involve human review and engagement. Learn more about our approach to AI.
St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer
No Search Firms
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.
INTRODUCTION
Join our Team! The dos Santos laboratory in the Department of Oncology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist or Scientist to support and advance research investigating cancer initiation and progression, epithelial–stromal interactions, and systemic influences on cancer risk. The successful candidate will provide scientific and technical leadership for animal-model and organoid-based studies. This individual will work closely with the principal investigator, trainees, research staff, and institutional shared-resource teams to design, execute, analyze, and document rigorous experiments. The position is intended for an experienced scientist who can independently manage complex projects while also helping laboratory members troubleshoot experiments, implement new approaches, and maintain high standards of reproducibility and animal welfare. The selected candidate will be appointed at the Associate Scientist or Scientist level, based on their experience, demonstrated scientific independence, technical expertise, and leadership achievements.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Demonstrated experience with mouse models and animal experimentation.
- Experience with primary cell culture, three-dimensional culture, organoids, or tissue-derived experimental systems.
- Strong understanding of experimental design, biological controls, reproducibility, and quantitative data interpretation.
- Ability to independently plan, execute, troubleshoot, and document complex experiments.
- Strong organizational and oral-communication skills.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Animal Studies:
- Design, coordinate, and execute studies using genetically engineered, syngeneic, transplantation, and treatment-based mouse models of mammary gland biology and breast cancer.
- Manage mouse breeding strategies, cohort generation, genotyping plans, experimental randomization, and longitudinal monitoring.
- Perform or oversee animals procedure and tissue collection.
- Develop and maintain detailed experimental timelines and animal-cohort records.
- Assist with preparation, implementation, and amendment of IACUC protocols.
- Ensure compliance with institutional animal-welfare policies, biosafety requirements, and approved experimental procedures.
- Support the training of laboratory personnel in relevant animal procedures and confirm technical competency.
Organoid and Ex Vivo Models:
- Establish, maintain, and optimize primary mammary epithelial and tumor organoid cultures from mouse and human specimens.
- Design and conduct organoid assays evaluating growth, differentiation, lineage plasticity, hormone response, extracellular-matrix interactions, and therapeutic sensitivity.
- Develop co-culture systems incorporating fibroblasts, immune cells, extracellular-matrix components, or other microenvironmental populations.
- Perform organoid-forming, branching, invasion, viability, differentiation, and drug-response assays.
Molecular, Cellular, and Tissue Analysis:
- Perform or supervise molecular and cellular assays, including flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, quantitative image analysis, western blotting, qPCR, ELISA, and related approaches.
- Support the preparation of high-quality specimens for bulk RNA sequencing, single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial profiling, epigenomic assays, proteomics, and other molecular analyses.
- Maintain detailed, accurate, and reproducible experimental records.
Scientific and Project Leadership:
- Collaborate with the principal investigator to develop experimental strategies, establish project priorities, and evaluate feasibility.
- Analyze and interpret data using appropriate statistical and computational methods.
- Identify technical or conceptual problems and develop practical solutions.
- Present findings at laboratory meetings, departmental seminars, and collaborative meetings.
- Promote communication and coordination among laboratory members and external collaborators.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific areas such as cancer biology, cell biology, molecular biology, developmental biology, biomedical sciences, or a related discipline is required.
- PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree strongly preferred.
SCIENTIST MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
- Eight (8) years of relevant work experience is required.
- Six (6) years of relevant work experience is required with a Master's degree.
- Three (3) years of relevant work experience is required with a PhD.
- Salary range: $86,320.00 - $154,960.00
ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST 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.
- Salary range: $65,520.00 - $114,400.00
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 Associate Scientist or Scientist - dos Santos's Lab. Explore our exceptional benefits! We are committed to a human-centered hiring experience. Technology may support portions of our process, but recruiting decisions involve human review and engagement. Learn more about our approach to AI.
St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer
No Search Firms
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate scientist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related life science field
- Hands-on experience with standard laboratory techniques such as PCR, ELISA, or cell culture
- Proficiency in data analysis tools including GraphPad Prism, Excel, or Python
- Familiarity with GLP or GMP compliance and laboratory documentation standards
- Experience writing or following standard operating procedures and lab notebooks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration
Tips for Your Associate Scientist Job Search
Tailor your resume to lab techniques
List every instrument and method you've used, including HPLC, PCR, flow cytometry, or ELISA, with the context you used them in. Hiring managers for associate scientist roles screen resumes for specific techniques before they read anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate scientist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight protocol writing in your resume
Many candidates skip this, but associate scientist job postings frequently call out written communication as a core requirement. Note any SOPs, lab reports, or study summaries you've authored, even from academic or internship settings.
Filter openings by therapeutic area
Oncology, rare disease, and infectious disease teams hire associate scientists with very different backgrounds. Narrow your search by therapeutic area so your application matches the science the team is actually running, not just the title.
Prepare a data walk-through for interviews
Associate scientist interviews often include a data review or presentation component. Practice walking an interviewer through a real dataset or experiment result, explaining what you measured, what it meant, and what you would do next.
Negotiate start date around notice periods
Biotech and pharma teams often need someone in the lab quickly. If you're finishing a contract or a degree, name your exact available date in your cover note so recruiters can plan around it rather than moving on to candidates who can start sooner.
Associate Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate scientists?
The companies hiring the most associate scientists right now include Merck, Capital One, and Eurofins, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and contract research organizations.
How many associate scientist jobs are remote?
About 22% of associate scientist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how lab-dependent the role typically is. Positions with the highest remote share tend to be in bioinformatics, data science, and computational biology, where bench work is not required.
How do you become an associate scientist?
Earn a bachelor's or master's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field. Build hands-on lab experience through undergraduate research, internships, or co-op programs. Develop proficiency in at least one analytical platform and one data analysis tool. Then apply to entry-level associate scientist roles at biotech, pharma, or contract research organizations where your techniques match the team's work.
Can you get an associate scientist job with little experience?
Yes, many associate scientist roles are explicitly designed for candidates who are early in their careers. Employers often prioritize demonstrated lab technique over years of experience, so strong undergraduate research, a thesis project, or a relevant internship can substitute for professional tenure. Applying to roles at contract research organizations can also be a practical entry point, as they tend to hire more frequently and train on the job.
What does the associate scientist interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen with a recruiter, followed by a technical interview with the hiring manager or a senior scientist who will ask about your hands-on lab experience and methods. Many teams then invite finalists on-site for a panel interview and sometimes a short presentation or data walk-through. The full process usually takes several rounds and includes questions about collaboration, troubleshooting, and scientific judgment.
Where can I find and apply to associate scientist jobs?
You can find and apply to associate scientist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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