St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a premier center for research and treatment of potentially fatal childhood diseases, including cancer and certain blood, genetic, and immunodeficiency disorders. The hospital's mission is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. St. Jude is dedicated to providing unsurpassed patient care and to advancing the health of children through biomedical research. Currently, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has an opening for a Technical Services Technologist I (Job Number 17308). The Technical Service Technologist I in the Animal Resource Center provides technical services to support research protocols and departmental animal health program. The Technologist maintains high standard of customer service and communicates effectively with research personnel, ARC staff, and representatives from outside institutions; Receives and performs requests for technical services; Performs routine techniques on a variety of laboratory models as directed; Provides basic rodent breeding colony support and maintenance in accordance with specific research needs and performs routine animal husbandry as needed. Requirements: •High school diploma/GED required; An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in an animal science related field preferred.
•Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) is required within 18 months of hire. •6 years of experience in a professional animal care facility (e.g. zoo, veterinary clinic, laboratory animal facility) are required with a high school diploma/GED. •3 years of experience are acceptable with a relevant Associate's degree. •No experience is required if the necessary basic skills, knowledge and principles of laboratory animal science have been acquired through the completion of a relevant Bachelor's degree. St. Jude offers a positive working culture, professional advancement, & competitive compensation. Qualified applicants may apply for this position or others via our online process at www.stjude.org/jobs St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace Candidates receiving offers of employment will be subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. www.stjude.org
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