Research Services Technologist - Department of Hematology

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Memphis, TN

4d • $22 - $39

About The Position

The Research Services Technologist provides timely clinical care and management to a diverse population of laboratory animal species. The position works under the direction of Dr. McKinney-Freeman in the Department of Hematology. It is a full-time role scheduled for 40 hours per week; scheduling flexibility is preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum experience depends on education: 4 or more years of experience in a professional animal care facility with a high school diploma or GED; 2 or more years with an associate degree; or no prior industry experience with a bachelor's degree.
• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science is required within 18 months.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Lab Animal Science, Biology, Toxicology, or Agricultural studies.
• Prior experience in the relevant area, such as animal handling and restraint, animal health monitoring, equipment operation and sanitization/sterilization, or sample collection.
• Some experience using software tools to maintain documentation or records.
• Scheduling flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine tasks and processes within the assigned area with limited guidance, such as assessing laboratory animal health cases, triaging emergency health conditions, maintaining breeding colonies, and collecting and processing samples.
• Perform assigned procedures as applicable, such as necropsy, euthanasia, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic projects, and surgical procedures.
• Troubleshoot, report, and record issues with equipment or processes in the assigned area.
• Monitor own work for compliance with overall guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Inform relevant stakeholders, such as researchers and veterinarians, of findings and unusual observations or occurrences in a timely manner.
• Maintain relevant documentation, such as medical records, process logs, files, and billing reports, as applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet department and institutional goals and objectives.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED