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Join an excellent team of researchers dedicated to coming closer to the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, that no child will die at the dawn of life. The Protein and Biologics Screening Core within the Department of Host Microbe Interactions at St. Jude seeks a skilled and highly motivated candidate with experience in Antibody Discovery. This is a unique opportunity to join as an early member of the biologics core where we aim to discover therapeutic molecules to treat unmet pediatric diseases.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you will do:
- Design and execute antibody discovery campaigns from immunization to lead discovery.
- Utilize immunization, hybridoma/B-cell screening to drive binder discovery.
- Perform high throughput sorting to isolate specific B cell populations.
- Analyze and compare BCR sequences and immune repertoires.
- Serve as project leads for antibody discovery at St Jude.
- Strive for innovation and bring latest technologies to Biologics core.
- Maintain accurate and timely ELN data for discovery campaigns.
- Coordinate external discovery activities.
- Mentoring and help promote an inclusive work culture.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education and/or Training:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area is required.
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 post-degree work experience is required with a PhD.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of B-cell immunology and antibody development.
- The ability to design and execute in vivo studies to evaluate antibody efficacy.
- Demonstrated experience with single B-cell antibody discovery approaches. Prior experience with Beacon for mAb discovery would be a plus.
- Hands-on experience in B-cell sorting and screening through flow cytometry, ELISA and bio-layer interferometry.
- Experience with antibody-related bioinformatic/software packages.
- Experience in NGS library preparation and BCR repertoire analysis.
- Experience in high-throughput cloning of antibody variable domains, antibody expression and characterization techniques (SPR, BLI, epitope binning).
ABOUT ST. JUDE
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-class research institution dedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases of childhood. The first and only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Our 300 faculty work across the spectrum of basic, translational, clinical, and population science in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment that includes a Nobel laureate and members of the National Academy of Science and the National Academy of Medicine. St. Jude is ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma” and Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work”. St. Jude is one of the best-funded research institutes in the US with an annual budget of over $2 billion per year.
WHAT WE WILL OFFER YOU
Working at St. Jude is a remarkable experience in many ways, and you will be provided with many special perks.
- Mission and Purpose: At St. Jude, working is more than just a job — it’s a calling. Each member of St. Jude is united by a shared purpose: finding cures and saving children. In addition to the meaningful work you will undertake, we offer a range of perks to enhance your experience.
- Community and Belonging: St. Jude is like a warm family that welcomes you, to a large part because it is a Children’s hospital.
- The Best of Both Worlds – Industry and Academia: St. Jude provides academic freedom in research and industrial efficiency and resources. We have access to world-class shared resources/facilities led by expert scientists, coupled with state-of-the-art technology and funding, accelerating research productivity.
- World-Class Benefits: St. Jude offers a world-class benefits package. Enjoy comprehensive healthcare, a competitive salary, tuition assistance for continued education, and exceptional work-life balance with ample paid time off.
- Professional Growth: You will have access to opportunities to enhance your professional growth in terms of scientific skills, soft skills, and your career.
- Diversity: St. Jude is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse scientific community, where everyone’s contributions are valued.
- Competitive Compensation: Embark on your journey with a competitive salary (depending on experience) comprehensive benefits and generous relocation assistance, reflecting our commitment to recognize and invest in talent. Furthermore, in Memphis/Tennessee, there is no state income tax.
- Top Employer: St. Jude was among the top 10 large employers in the US in 2024, ahead of Google, Microsoft and Apple. Top Employer for Women: St. Jude is also among the top 10 employers for women in the US. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is high school and college students’ top “dream employer,” according to the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) 2018 Career Interest Survey.
- Additional Perks: St. Jude offers many special perks, such as an on-site gym, an employee pharmacy, and many others.
ABOUT MEMPHIS
St. Jude is located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a vibrant and friendly city at the historic American crossroads of music, trade, food, and culture. Living in Memphis provides several unique advantages, including:
- Breathtaking Nature: Memphis provides unique nature and scenery, such as the Mississippi (the largest river in the US) or Shelby Farms Park, with which 4,500 acres is one of the largest urban parks in the country.
- Its Culture: It is for instance the home of Elvis Presley.
- It’s Affordability: Memphis is one of the most affordable cities in the US, meaning the same income will bring you farther than in other places in the US.
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 - Protein and Biologics Screening Core (Host-Microbe Interactions).
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 an excellent team of researchers dedicated to coming closer to the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, that no child will die at the dawn of life. The Protein and Biologics Screening Core within the Department of Host Microbe Interactions at St. Jude seeks a skilled and highly motivated candidate with experience in Antibody Discovery. This is a unique opportunity to join as an early member of the biologics core where we aim to discover therapeutic molecules to treat unmet pediatric diseases.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you will do:
- Design and execute antibody discovery campaigns from immunization to lead discovery.
- Utilize immunization, hybridoma/B-cell screening to drive binder discovery.
- Perform high throughput sorting to isolate specific B cell populations.
- Analyze and compare BCR sequences and immune repertoires.
- Serve as project leads for antibody discovery at St Jude.
- Strive for innovation and bring latest technologies to Biologics core.
- Maintain accurate and timely ELN data for discovery campaigns.
- Coordinate external discovery activities.
- Mentoring and help promote an inclusive work culture.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education and/or Training:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area is required.
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 post-degree work experience is required with a PhD.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of B-cell immunology and antibody development.
- The ability to design and execute in vivo studies to evaluate antibody efficacy.
- Demonstrated experience with single B-cell antibody discovery approaches. Prior experience with Beacon for mAb discovery would be a plus.
- Hands-on experience in B-cell sorting and screening through flow cytometry, ELISA and bio-layer interferometry.
- Experience with antibody-related bioinformatic/software packages.
- Experience in NGS library preparation and BCR repertoire analysis.
- Experience in high-throughput cloning of antibody variable domains, antibody expression and characterization techniques (SPR, BLI, epitope binning).
ABOUT ST. JUDE
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-class research institution dedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases of childhood. The first and only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Our 300 faculty work across the spectrum of basic, translational, clinical, and population science in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment that includes a Nobel laureate and members of the National Academy of Science and the National Academy of Medicine. St. Jude is ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Health Care & Biopharma” and Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work”. St. Jude is one of the best-funded research institutes in the US with an annual budget of over $2 billion per year.
WHAT WE WILL OFFER YOU
Working at St. Jude is a remarkable experience in many ways, and you will be provided with many special perks.
- Mission and Purpose: At St. Jude, working is more than just a job — it’s a calling. Each member of St. Jude is united by a shared purpose: finding cures and saving children. In addition to the meaningful work you will undertake, we offer a range of perks to enhance your experience.
- Community and Belonging: St. Jude is like a warm family that welcomes you, to a large part because it is a Children’s hospital.
- The Best of Both Worlds – Industry and Academia: St. Jude provides academic freedom in research and industrial efficiency and resources. We have access to world-class shared resources/facilities led by expert scientists, coupled with state-of-the-art technology and funding, accelerating research productivity.
- World-Class Benefits: St. Jude offers a world-class benefits package. Enjoy comprehensive healthcare, a competitive salary, tuition assistance for continued education, and exceptional work-life balance with ample paid time off.
- Professional Growth: You will have access to opportunities to enhance your professional growth in terms of scientific skills, soft skills, and your career.
- Diversity: St. Jude is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse scientific community, where everyone’s contributions are valued.
- Competitive Compensation: Embark on your journey with a competitive salary (depending on experience) comprehensive benefits and generous relocation assistance, reflecting our commitment to recognize and invest in talent. Furthermore, in Memphis/Tennessee, there is no state income tax.
- Top Employer: St. Jude was among the top 10 large employers in the US in 2024, ahead of Google, Microsoft and Apple. Top Employer for Women: St. Jude is also among the top 10 employers for women in the US. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is high school and college students’ top “dream employer,” according to the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) 2018 Career Interest Survey.
- Additional Perks: St. Jude offers many special perks, such as an on-site gym, an employee pharmacy, and many others.
ABOUT MEMPHIS
St. Jude is located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a vibrant and friendly city at the historic American crossroads of music, trade, food, and culture. Living in Memphis provides several unique advantages, including:
- Breathtaking Nature: Memphis provides unique nature and scenery, such as the Mississippi (the largest river in the US) or Shelby Farms Park, with which 4,500 acres is one of the largest urban parks in the country.
- Its Culture: It is for instance the home of Elvis Presley.
- It’s Affordability: Memphis is one of the most affordable cities in the US, meaning the same income will bring you farther than in other places in the US.
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 - Protein and Biologics Screening Core (Host-Microbe Interactions).
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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Which companies sponsor visas for scientists in Tennessee?
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is one of Tennessee's largest sponsors of scientist visas, particularly for research physicists, chemists, and materials scientists. Vanderbilt University Medical Center, UT-Battelle, and companies in Memphis's biomedical and agricultural science sectors also have established H-1B sponsorship histories. Large pharmaceutical and contract research organizations with Tennessee operations have sponsored scientists across biology, chemistry, and environmental science disciplines.
Which visa types are most common for scientist roles in Tennessee?
The H-1B is the most common visa for scientist roles in Tennessee, covering specialty occupations that require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific scientific field. Researchers at national laboratories or universities may also qualify for the O-1A, which is based on extraordinary ability. Scientists employed by Tennessee's public research universities may find cap-exempt H-1B sponsorship available through those institutions.
Which cities in Tennessee have the most scientist sponsorship jobs?
Knoxville and the Oak Ridge corridor lead in sponsored scientist positions due to the concentration of federal research facilities and University of Tennessee affiliates. Nashville follows closely, driven by its health sciences and biotechnology employers. Memphis supports sponsored roles in agricultural science, biomedical research, and university-affiliated labs. Smaller markets like Chattanooga have emerging advanced manufacturing and environmental science opportunities.
How to find scientist visa sponsorship jobs in Tennessee?
Migrate Mate filters scientist job listings specifically to employers with active visa sponsorship histories in Tennessee, saving time compared to sorting through postings that don't address sponsorship. You can narrow results by scientific discipline and city, which is useful given how concentrated Tennessee's sponsorship activity is across Knoxville, Nashville, and Memphis. Migrate Mate is updated regularly to reflect current openings from verified sponsoring employers.
Are there state-specific factors that affect scientist visa sponsorship in Tennessee?
Tennessee's federal research infrastructure, centered on Oak Ridge National Laboratory and its managing contractor UT-Battelle, creates sponsorship demand that is relatively stable compared to purely private-sector markets. Many positions at federally funded facilities may require security clearance eligibility, which can affect visa pathways for some candidates. Tennessee also has no state income tax, which is a financial consideration worth noting when evaluating total compensation for sponsored roles.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored scientist jobs in Tennessee?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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