St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a premier center for research and treatment of potentially fatal childhood diseases, including cancer and certain blood, genetic, and immunodeficiency disorders. The hospital's mission is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. St. Jude is dedicated to providing unsurpassed patient care and to advancing the health of children through biomedical research.

Currently, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has an opening for a Senior Research Technologist (Job Number 18046).

The Senior Research Technologist in the Chemical Biology and Therapeutics Department participates in the development and validation of biochemical and cell-based assays for High Throughput Screening (HTS); implements HTS, collects, analyzes and reports data; participates in the daily activities of the HTS Center; maintains instruments, conducts trouble-shooting and quality control initiatives; performs other duties as assigned or directed in order to meet the goals and objectives of the High Throughput Center and the department.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field and 3 years (post-degree) of relevant and productive work experience OR
• A Master's degree in an appropriate scientific field and 2 years (post-degree) of relevant and productive work experience OR
• A PhD in an appropriate scientific field with no additional experience.

Preferred skills:

• Experience with bioassay development, automation, high-throughput screening, high-content screening and RNAi technology is preferred.

St. Jude offers a positive working culture, professional advancement, & competitive compensation. Qualified applicants may apply for this position or others via our online process at www.stjude.org/jobs

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Candidates receiving offers of employment will be subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

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