Director of Laboratory Operations - Single-molecule Imaging Center - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital : Job Details

Leads the overall direction of the laboratory or departmental core facility. Develops, evaluates, and conducts studies that support the goals and objectives of the institution. Develops laboratory operating procedures. Manages budget planning process. Provides direction and supervision to laboratory staff. Contributes to the scientific direction of the laboratory in partnership with Principal Investigator. Expected to maintain extensive knowledge and expertise in respective discipline.

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Summary

The Department of Structural Biology at St Jude's is hiring a Director for the Single-Molecule Imaging Center (SMC) to lead a diverse team. The candidate should have extensive experience with single-molecule fluorescence microscopy and technical expertise in hardware and software solutions, including teaching and knowledge dissemination.

The mission of the SMC is to advance single-molecule methods and make these technologies accessible to a broad scientific community within and outside the institution. The center utilizes advanced confocal, TIRFM, live-cell imaging microscopes, and integrated software, with support for custom hardware and high-performance computing.

Technologies in the SMC have enabled discoveries across various biological systems, including CFTR, GPCRs, ribosomes, viral particles, and more. The center collaborates with leading laboratories and has access to cutting-edge fluorophore and non-natural amino acid technologies.

The successful candidate will guide collaborations to achieve single-molecule resolution across clinically relevant biological systems.

Responsibilities:

Ideal Candidate:

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree required.

Minimum Experience:

• 10 years of relevant experience with a Ph.D., 8 years with a Master's, 6 years with a Bachelor's.
• Management experience required.

Additional Information:

Memphis offers a vibrant city life, low cost of living, and no personal income tax. The estimated salary range for this role is $114,400 - $216,320 annually. We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to an equitable workplace. We do not accept unsolicited search firm applications.