Senior Clinical Lab Technician – Pathology Research Unit

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

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Technician in the Clinical Research Unit Laboratory of Pathology.

You will provide hands-on lab support while coordinating daily workflows and promoting consistent processes across the CRU Lab team. The role involves collaboration with Pathology’s Laboratory Support and Biorepository teams to ensure coordinated specimen management and research operations, handling complex lab tasks, and mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in a clinical lab required.
• Tennessee licensure as Medical Laboratory Technician-General preferred.
• Current Hazardous Goods Shipping (HAZGOODS) required within 3 months of joining.
• Experience with complex laboratory procedures and quality control.

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.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Team collaboration

Training

Quality control

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

LDMS

Pipette calibration

HAZGOODS

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Technician in the Clinical Research Unit Laboratory of Pathology.

You will provide hands-on lab support while coordinating daily workflows and promoting consistent processes across the CRU Lab team. The role involves collaboration with Pathology’s Laboratory Support and Biorepository teams to ensure coordinated specimen management and research operations, handling complex lab tasks, and mentoring staff.