St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Sr Medical Lab Scientist-Clinical Microbiology
Memphis, TN · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$34k-$61kDetected 1 day ago
Machine LearningData AnalysisCustomer SupportPatient CareClinical Laboratory TechniquesFlow CytometryResearchExperimental DesignMass SpectrometryLeadershipPublic Speaking
About the role
- Jude Children's Research Hospital is a world-class pediatric research hospital.
- Every one of our professionals shares a commitment to making a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve, including those from across the globe.
- A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $34.00 - $61.00 per hour for the role of Sr Medical Lab Scientist-Clinical Microbiology.
Responsibilities
- Develop, evaluate, validate, verify, and optimize new and existing microbiology assays, test systems, reagents, instruments, and workflows to support clinical diagnostic services.
- Design and execute evaluation, validation, and verification studies, including development of project plans, workflows, timelines, and data management tools.
- Independently manage assigned projects while collaborating with laboratory leadership and technical staff to advance section goals and priorities.
- Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting existing assays and instrumentation and contribute to assay selection, study design, and implementation of new diagnostic approaches.
- Facilitate the transition of new or modified methods into clinical operations through staff training, technical support, development of quality control processes, and preparation of standard operating procedures.
- Support ongoing assay performance through development and maintenance of quality control materials, calibrators, validation documentation, and performance monitoring activities.
- Maintain accurate records and communicate technical findings, project outcomes, literature reviews, and scientific data through written reports, presentations, meetings, publications, and other professional forums.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within Clinical Microbiology.
Nice to have
- Advanced knowledge of antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), including broth microdilution methodologies.
- Experience with assay development, validation, verification, and implementation in a clinical laboratory environment particularly in Microbiology.
- Experience leading or coordinating technical projects and laboratory initiatives.
- Experience with emerging diagnostic technologies, automated microbiology systems, mass spectrometry platforms, artificial intelligence applications, or advanced microbial characterization methods.
- Master's degree in Clinical Lab Science or PhD preferred.
- Minimum Experience:
- Experience Exceptions: Master's degree in Clinical Lab Science with 4+ years of experience (OR) PhD with 2+ years of experience.
- Substantial experience in data collection and analysis.
Skills
- Manual and automated biochemical testing
- Gradient diffusion methods
- Broth and agar dilution or microdilution techniques
- Flow cytometry
- Mass spectrometry and related analytical platforms
- Morphokinetic and microbial characterization technologies
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning-based analytical approaches
- Digital and visual diagnostic modalities
- Demonstrated experience with method validation, verification, assay implementation, data analysis, and quality management principles.
Compensation
- In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St.
- Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.
- This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
- It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
- A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $34.00 - $61.00 per hour for the role of Sr Medical Lab Scientist-Clinical Microbiology.
Benefits
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Equal opportunity
- St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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