Job Title: Flow Cytometry Specialist

Department: Developmental Neurobiology

Job Number: 32556

Location: Memphis, TN

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, is one of the world's premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Children from all 50 states and from around the world have come through the doors of St. Jude for treatment, and thousands more around the world have benefited from the research conducted at St. Jude - research that is shared freely with the global medical community. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatments that are not covered by insurance. No child is denied treatment because of a family's inability to pay.

The Flow Cytometry Specialist assists the principal investigator with the collection and analysis of data for specified research projects.  Performs laboratory experiments with minimal supervision while learning and developing new procedures. Learns and develops new procedures. Manages specific, but limited, laboratory functions and trains laboratory personnel. Demonstrates effort to increase knowledge of a specific area of research and participates in the presentation and/or publication of research results.  Properly conducts specific projects and maintains efficient laboratory operations.  Performs other duties as assigned or directed in order to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field is required

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Eight (8) years of work experience in contemporary flow cytometry, with experience in the operation of BD Biosciences cell sorters and experience in the operation of BD Biosciences analyzers is required with a bachelor's degree.
• Seven (7) years of work experience in contemporary flow cytometry, with experience in the operation of BD Biosciences cell sorters and experience in the operation of BD Biosciences analyzers is required with a master's degree.
• Four (4) years of work experience including post-doctoral and/or technical staff experience in contemporary flow cytometry, with experience in the operation of BD Biosciences cell sorters and experience in the operation of BD Biosciences analyzers is required with a Ph.D.

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: None

OTHER CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: None

SPECIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of flow cytometry applications with data analysis skills. Strong computer skills with both Windows and Macintosh platforms.

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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Jude does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran’s status or disabled veteran’s status with respect to employment opportunities.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.  St. Jude engages in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities.