Senior Research Technologist
Memphis, TN
Posted: 01-20-2009

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 16634) in the Genetics and Tumor Cell Biology Department.

Our long-term objectives are to elucidate the cellular and molecular mechanisms controlling different aspects of normal and pathological organogenesis during embryogenesis using a variety of mouse models.  Alterations in any of these processes can lead to major developmental defects and pathological alterations. Currently, our areas of interest are the forebrain and visual system and the lymphatic vasculature.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field plus a minimum of 3 years (post-degree) relevant work experience in a research environment is required or a Master's degree in an appropriate scientific field plus a minimum of 2 years (post-degree) relevant research experience is required, or a PhD with no additional experience is required.

• Background in molecular biology and general biochemistry is preferred.

• Experience with cell culture (ES cells), immunohistochemistry and handling in vivo models are desired.

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  

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