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SENIOR MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST (HOST-MICROBE INTERACTIONS' MICROBIAL BIOREPOSITORY CORE)
Memphis, TNThe World’s Most Dedicated Never Give Up
There’s a reason St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is recognized as a great place to work. Because at our world-class pediatric research hospital, every one of our professionals shares our commitment to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve. There’s a unique bond when you’re part of a team that gives their all to advance the treatments and cures of pediatric catastrophic diseases. The result is a collaborative, positive environment where everyone, regardless of their role, receives the resources, support and encouragement to advance and grow their careers and be the force behind the cures.
Master's degree in Clinical Lab Science or PhD in microbial sciences preferred.
This position will work independently handling and managing complex lab testing cycles, ensuring quality control (QC), performing maintenance, and participating in research and development of new lab procedures, while also guiding safety compliance, overseeing workflow, and training personnel, fulfilling all assigned technical responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities:
- Independently perform and oversee complex test life-cycle activities and aspects within assigned laboratory (e.g., execution, validation, interpretation, and reporting of routine and specialized medical lab test results).
- Support execution and maintenance of Quality Control activities and quality outcomes (e.g., Quality Control testing; problem review and resolution; data collection and documentation; development and implementation of monitors).
- Oversee complex troubleshooting and preventive maintenance procedures including instrument calibration and vendor liaison.
- Conduct research, development, evaluation, testing, and recommendation of new procedures/ methods/instrumentation and establish maintenance protocols within the assigned section.
- Support ongoing lab inventory planning, monitoring, and management.
- Guide compliance with safety and infection control protocols within own area.
- Assist with the training and management of new personnel, students, trainees, and residents.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Minimum Education and/or Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in medical technology/medical laboratory science or in one of the biological, chemical, or physical sciences and completion of a medical laboratory training program required.
- Master's degree in Clinical Lab Science or PhD preferred.
Minimum Experience:
- 6+ years of medical laboratory experience.
- Experience Exceptions: Master's degree in Clinical Lab Science with 4+ years of experience (OR) PhD with 2+ years of experience.
- Substantial experience in lab equipment operations, medical laboratory techniques, and execution of specialized lab test procedures.
- Substantial experience in data collection and analysis.
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Proven performance in earlier role/ comparable role.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS from the ASCP, NRCC, ABB, ASCPi (if taken after January 2015) is required within six (6) months of hire if not licensed in Tennessee as a medical laboratory professional.
- Acceptable licenses are Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Supervisor-General or Categorical Supervisor, Special Analyst or Categorical Technologist in assigned laboratory section.
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 $34.00 - $61.00 per hour for the role of Senior Medical Lab Scientist (Host-Microbe Interactions' Microbial Biorepository Core).Explore our exceptional benefits!
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment.
Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.
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