Scientist - Microbial Biorepository Collaborative Center (HMI)

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

About The Position

We are seeking a Scientist to join the Department of Host-Microbe Interactions within the Microbial Biorepository Collaborative Center. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in microbiology, with extensive hands-on experience in the genetic and phenotypic characterization of diverse bacterial species. A track record of research productivity in bacteriology is required as well as demonstrated leadership and independent research skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a demonstrated ability to maintain accurate, timely records and manage complex databases and multiple project needs. This role involves close collaboration with both basic scientists and clinical laboratories to support a range of daily experimental activities, including but not limited to: microbial strain cultivation, phenotypic characterization, nucleic acid extraction, whole genome sequencing, and coordination of strain imports and investigator requests. The ability to work both independently and part of a collaborative team in a dynamic lab environment is required.

Requirements

Strong background in microbiology
Extensive hands-on experience in the genetic and phenotypic characterization of diverse bacterial species
Track record of research productivity in bacteriology
Demonstrated leadership and independent research skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate, timely records and manage complex databases and multiple project needs
Ability to work both independently and part of a collaborative team in a dynamic lab environment

Nice To Haves

Coordination of strain imports and investigator requests

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