Lead Clinical Lab Technician - Pathology Research Unit

ALSAC; Memphis (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 seeks a Lead Clinical Laboratory Technician to support specimen processing and lab operations for multiple research protocols.

You will supervise daily workflow, perform complex lab tasks (pipette calibration, sample handling, and QA), train staff, and collaborate with Biorepository teams to ensure accurate specimen management and research continuity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.

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; accurate collection, processing, storage, tracking and shipping of tests; specimen accessioning, evaluation, processing, and distribution).
• Troubleshoot complex problems related to lab support within area 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 (e.g., documentation, lab maintenance, calibration).
• Train and guide team members around complex lab services activities and address any escalations/deviations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.

Skills

Pipette calibration

Quality control

Training team members

Specimen processing

Lab operations coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s Clinical Research Unit Laboratory in Pathology seeks a Lead Clinical Laboratory Technician to support specimen processing and lab operations for multiple research protocols.

You will supervise daily workflow, perform complex lab tasks (pipette calibration, sample handling, and QA), train staff, and collaborate with Biorepository teams to ensure accurate specimen management and research continuity.