Research Services Technologist - Department of Hematology

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

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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 and is full-time, 40 hours per week. Scheduling flexibility is preferred.

The role involves carrying out routine veterinary or research services tasks with limited guidance, performing applicable procedures, monitoring and documenting work in accordance with guidelines and standard operating procedures, and communicating findings or unusual observations to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 4 years of experience in a professional animal care facility with a high school diploma or GED; alternatively, at least 2 years of experience 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 laboratory animal science, biology, toxicology, or agricultural studies preferred.
• Prior experience in the relevant area, such as animal handling and restraint, animal health monitoring, equipment operation and sanitization or sterilization, or sample collection preferred.
• Some experience using software tools to maintain documentation or records preferred.
• Scheduling flexibility preferred.

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, including necropsy, euthanasia, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic project work, and surgical procedures.
• Troubleshoot, report, and record issues with equipment or processes in the assigned area.
• Monitor work for compliance with applicable 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED