Location

Memphis, TN

Category

Laboratory Sciences & Support

Department

Center for InVivo Imaging & Therapy

Shift

Weekday Day

Position Type

Full Time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Req #

JR7141

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About the Position:

St Jude Children’s Research Hospital is committed to world-class support for translational research as we seek to identify novel targets for therapeutic intervention and evaluate relevant therapies in a preclinical setting towards improving treatment options for catastrophic diseases of childhood.

We are seeking a Researcher level technologist to join our Preclinical Therapeutics Program (PTP) team, a dynamic group of research technologists focused on providing a comprehensive suite of resources for preclinical therapeutic development. This support includes model development and xenografting, treatment with novel therapeutics, study observation and therapy response determination using imaging readouts and routine data processing.

During the past five decades, St. Jude has made remarkable progress toward curing childhood cancer and other life-threating diseases. At St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, we know what can be achieved when the brightest scientific minds face the fewest barriers. That’s why we provide world-class facilities, state-of-the-art technologies, extraordinary support and a collaborative, bench-to-bedside environment where you can see, firsthand, how our science translates into survival for the children we serve.

This is a dynamic laboratory environment where you will work with researchers involved in innovative basic and translational research for the fulfillment of our mission: Finding Cures. Saving Children.

What You Bring:

• A genuine interest in science.

• Some knowledge of basic laboratory procedures.

• A Bachelor's in a science related field.

• A drive to help end pediatric cancer.

• A can do, willing to learn attitude.

Job 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.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area is required.

Minimum Experience:

No experience required

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 $24.00 - $42.00 per hour for the role of Researcher- Preclinical Therapeutics Program.

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