Lead Clinical Lab Tech – Pathology CRU Lab

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Lauderdale Courts (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital’s Clinical Research Unit Laboratory in Pathology is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Technician to support specimen processing, tracking, and workflow in clinical research settings.

The role oversees complex lab tasks, collaborates with Biorepository teams, ensures quality control, and trains staff. Minimum 8+ years in clinical lab, Tennessee licensure preferred, HS diploma, assoc degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a clinical lab.
• Associate’s degree with 6+ years of experience is an exception to the 8+ years rule.
• Substantial experience in complex laboratory procedures and principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal/external teams to perform and oversee laboratory support operations.
• Independently perform and oversee complex lab tasks within own area (e.g., pipette calibration and water quality; sample handling; tracking).
• Troubleshoot complex problems and assist in preventive maintenance procedures.
• Oversee and monitor inventory maintenance including receipt and storage of supplies.
• Perform and guide quality control and compliance activities within lab (documentation, maintenance, calibration).
• Train and guide team members around complex lab services and address escalations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Laboratory procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

LDMS (Laboratory Data Management System)

Pipette calibration

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital’s Clinical Research Unit Laboratory in Pathology is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Technician to support specimen processing, tracking, and workflow in clinical research settings.

The role oversees complex lab tasks, collaborates with Biorepository teams, ensures quality control, and trains staff. Minimum 8+ years in clinical lab, Tennessee licensure preferred, HS diploma, assoc degree preferred.