Senior Research Technologist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN

Senior Research Technologist, Radiological Sciences Department
Memphis, TN

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 20566) in the Radiological Sciences Department .

The Senior Research Technologist in the Radiological Sciences Department will work on the production of known radiopharmaceuticals for Positron Emission Tomography (PET). Duties include synthesis of analytical standards and radiochemistry precursors, and radiolabeling with short half-life positron emitting radionuclides. The Senior Research Technologist will also assist the principal investigator with the data collection and analysis for research projects. The technologist properly conducts specific projects, maintains efficient laboratory operations and may assist in training other laboratory personnel. Performs other duties as assigned or directed in order to meet the goals and objectives of the department.

Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field and three (3) years (post-degree) of relevant and productive work experience is required OR

A Master's degree in an appropriate scientific field and two (2) years (post-degree) of relevant and productive work experience is required OR

A PhD in an appropriate scientific field with no additional experience is required.

Preferred skills:

Background in medicinal, organic and radiochemistry is preferred. Experience performing multi-step organic synthesis, interpreting analytical data (NMR, MS, IR, UV), micro-scale reactions, and chromatographic separation methods (HPLC, GC, TLC) is highly desired. Experience troubleshooting complex automated systems and performing routine maintenance on small laboratory equipment is a plus.

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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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital	Type	Full time	Posted	5/17/2012
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital	Salary	- n/a -	Starts	3/15/2011
TN - Tennessee (All) - Memphis	Referral	Job Number 20566