Research Services Technologist - Part-Time

stjude; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a part‑time Research Services Technologist to provide timely clinical care and management to a diverse population of lab animals. This 60% FTE role requires 24 hours per week, with potential early morning or late evening shifts.

The incumbent collaborates with researchers and veterinarians, performs procedures as applicable, and maintains proper documentation. Licensing and ongoing training are required per SJCRH guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's in Lab Animal Science, Biology, Toxicology, or Agricultural preferred.
• Minimum 4+ years in a professional animal care facility; or 2+ years with an Associate degree; or no experience with Bachelor's degree.
• Some experience with software tools to maintain documentation/records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine tasks within area with limited guidance (vet services: health triage; research: colony maintenance; sample collection).
• Perform assigned procedures within area (necropsy, euthanasia; PK/PD projects & surgical procedures) as applicable.
• Troubleshoot, report, and record issues with equipment/processes within area.
• Monitor own delivery for compliance with SOPs and guidelines.
• Inform researchers and veterinarians of findings and unusual observations in a timely manner.
• Maintain documentation (medical records, process logs, billing reports) as applicable.
• Perform other duties to meet department goals; maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Animal handling

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate/Bachelor in Lab Animal Science/Biology/Toxicology/Agricultural

Tools

Documentation software

Job description

The Research Services Technologist provides timely clinical care and management to a diverse population of lab animal species.

This is a part‑time position working 24 hours per week (60% FTE). Due to the nature of research and care, hours may include early morning or late evening shifts. Scheduling flexibility is preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute routine tasks/processes within area (e.g., Vet services: assessment of lab animal health cases, emergency health condition triaging; Research services: breeding colony maintenance, sample collection and processing,), with limited guidance.
• Perform assigned procedures within area (e.g., necropsy, euthanasia; PK/PD projects & surgical procedures) as applicable.
• Troubleshoot, report, and record any issues with equipment/processes within area.
• Monitor own delivery for compliance with overall guidelines and SOPs.
• Inform relevant stakeholders (e.g., researchers, veterinarians) of findings and unusual observations/occurrences in a timely manner.
• Maintain relevant documentation (e.g., medical records, process logs, files, billing reports) as applicable for own area.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Lab Animal Science, Biology, Toxicology, or Agricultural preferred.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum requirement: 4+ years of experience in a professional animal care facility (e.g. Animal handling and restraint; animal health monitoring; operation and sanitization/sterilization of equipment; sample collection) with High School Diploma/GED OR 2+ years experience with Associate's degree OR no prior industry experience with Bachelor's degree.
• Prior experience within area preferred (e.g., animal handling and restraint; animal health monitoring; operation and sanitization/sterilization of equipment; sample collection) preferred/
• Some experience working with software tools to maintain documentation/records preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only

• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science required within 18 months.

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 $22.00 - $38.50 per hour for the role of Research Services Technologist - Part-Time.
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