The Skiniotis Group at St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital seeks a highly driven Researcher with a strong background in molecular biology and cellular work to support ongoing investigations exploring mechanisms for transmembrane signal instigation in G protein coupled receptor (GPCR) complexes. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and in teams.
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs laboratory experiments as directed using specific and prescribed techniques/protocols.
- Follows basic protocols implementing experimental techniques prescribed by supervisor and providing basic troubleshooting where appropriate.
- Accurately records experimental procedures and data.
- May draft results/data for posters presentations or publications
- Operates lab equipment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned in order to meet the goals of the department and institution
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance
Minimum Education and/or Training:
- Bachelors degree in relevant scientific area is required
Minimum Experience:
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; kneel use hands to finger handle or feel; and talk or hear
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- While performing the general duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles fumes noxious toxic or caustic chemical agents and odors wastes or refuse sharp objects and hot surfaces
- Frequently works with hazardous biological chemical and radioactive materials
- May also be required to work with animal specimens
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job
- The employee must move about the work space to access work surface and shelves cabinets drawers and equipment that are at below or above the work surface.
- Nothing in this job description limits managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time as business needs dictate. This job description reflects managements assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
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 $24.00 - $42.00 per hour for the role of Researcher / Technician in Skiniotis Lab.
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