Scientist - Developmental Neurobiology

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

22h

About The Position

The Scientist performs and/or coordinates a wide range of laboratory research procedures and conducts a spectrum of complex support tasks and projects determined by the field and scope of the particular research study. Also, performs a variety of laboratory techniques independently and presents results.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area is required.
Eight (8) years of relevant work experience is required
Six (6) years of relevant work experience is required with a Master's degree
Three (3) years of relevant work experience is required with a PhD

Responsibilities

Coordinates multiple aspects of research projects and carries out laboratory experiments utilizing various laboratory techniques, and determines whether additional or other tools or methods are required
Provides input regarding research protocols and experiments.
Sets up protocols and assists in developing new laboratory techniques as required.
Identifies experimental data pertinent to the analysis problem.
Processes, organizes and summarizes data, reporting these experimental results as required.
Monitors quality and integrity of recorded information and data
May draft sections of research manuscripts.
Provides basic lab operation support to include equipment maintenance and purchasing.
Monitors inventory levels and orders lab supplies as needed.
Performs calibration of instruments and equipment.
Troubleshoots instrument performance and equipment issues.
Instructs other staff in basic laboratory techniques and procedures.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance
Performs other related duties as assigned in order to meet the goals of the department and institution