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Analytical Lab Tech

Knoxville, TN

$18.25 - $24/hr

... with our partners to develop pioneering and sustainable solutions. We are aware of our ... percentages, density, molecular weight of alloys and compounds and charge weights. * While ...

Analytical Lab Tech

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$18.25 - $24/hr

... with our partners to develop pioneering and sustainable solutions. We are aware of our ... percentages, density, molecular weight of alloys and compounds and charge weights. * While ...

Laboratory Technician

Nashville, TN · On-site

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

As a US-based outsourcing partner that provides a wide array of expert drug discovery, drug ... Our work is instrumental in helping to develop molecules today that can become the life-changing ...

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AspectMolecular Lab PartnersLaboratory Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in biology, molecular biology, or related field; certifications may include ASCP or equivalentUsually requires a high school diploma or associate degree; certifications vary by employer
Work EnvironmentSpecialized molecular biology labs, often in healthcare or research settingsGeneral laboratory settings, including clinical, research, or industrial labs
Industry UsageCommonly used in biotech, healthcare, and research institutionsWidely used across healthcare, research, and industrial labs

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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Structural Biology - Scott Blanchard Lab

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Memphis, TN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago


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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description

A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the lab of
Scott Blanchard.
The Blanchard laboratory in the Department of Structural Biology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral student with experience in molecular biology, biochemistry (preferably of membrane proteins) and quantitative biophysical and/or computational approaches to examine the molecular basis of GPCR signaling fidelity at single-molecule scale in order to accelerate a next-generation GPCR-targeting drug discovery program.
Our highly interdisciplinary, collaborative, mission-driven environment requires a creative, team-oriented individual with strong leadership skills, who would ensure the highest quality of operations to advance the lab's, as well as St. Jude's scientific mission.
The ideal candidate would be a recent PhD graduate (not more than 3 years ago) who is independently able to propose new hypotheses based on available literature, and design experiments and analyze data, with minimum supervision, to test specific hypotheses. Expert ability to distill, convey and present complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing is essential, as well as passion to learn and navigate new research fields.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the experimental design, execution, and data analysis of biophysical studies characterizing GPCR structural dynamics with in vivo downstream signaling response.
• Engineer and isolate high-quality, homogeneous samples of GPCRs and signaling partners for ensemble and single-molecule analytical assays.
• Expand your technical skillset through expert-led training in smFRET imaging to perform experiments, analyze complex datasets, and develop quantitative models to explain GPCR signaling mechanisms.
• Work independently, leading a project from hypothesis to high-quality oral presentations and publications.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary group of researchers as part of a multi-institutional collaborative, including presentations to a broad audience.
• Train and mentor graduate students, postdocs and visiting scientists.
• Instruct other staff in basic laboratory techniques and procedures.
Minimum education:
• Ph.D in life science or other physical science.
Minimum Experience:
• 0-3 years of Post-PhD experience.
• Prior experience in GPCR signaling studies and/or single-molecule fluorescence analyses is highly preferred.
• Direct experience with isolation and functional characterization of GPCRs and their signaling partners (G-proteins, arrestins, GPCR kinases, etc.) is strongly preferred.
Selected Publications:
  • Parallel stopped-flow interrogation of diverse biological systems at the single-molecule scale.
  • Single-Molecule Imaging of Integral Membrane Protein Dynamics and Function.
  • GPCR-mediated β-arrestin activation deconvoluted with single-molecule precision.
  • Single-molecule analysis of ligand efficacy in β2AR-G-protein activation.
  • Single-molecule FRET imaging of GPCR dimers in living cells
  • Quantifying secondary transport at single-molecule resolution
  • CFTR function, pathology and pharmacology at single-molecule resolution

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