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Titan International, Inc.

R&D Lab Tech

Union City, TN · On-site

R&D Lab Tech Category: Hourly 1st shift • Location: Tennessee (Union City) The R&D Lab Technician supports research and development efforts by performing testing, preparing materials, and assisting ...

TNBR Careers

Graduate Research Fellow

Nashville, TN · On-site

Within this team, the TBR Policy Lab leads research about the effects of state and system policy on student outcomes. The TBR Policy Lab currently leads projects about corequisite learning support ...

Vanderbilt University

Program Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

Lab Manager About the Logan Lab The Logan Lab, directed by Dr. Jessica Logan, studies the research methods that scientists use to understand how children learn over time, with a particular focus on ...

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What is a research lab?

A research lab is a specialized facility where scientists, researchers, or students conduct experiments and investigations to advance knowledge in a particular field. Research labs can be found in universities, hospitals, private companies, or government institutions and are equipped with tools and equipment tailored to their focus area. These labs support a variety of activities, such as basic or applied research, testing, and product development, often following strict safety and ethical guidelines.

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To thrive in a Research Lab position, you need strong analytical skills, scientific knowledge in your field, and typically at least a bachelor's or advanced degree in a related discipline. Familiarity with lab equipment, data analysis software (such as SPSS, R, or MATLAB), and adherence to safety protocols are commonly required. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills for success. These abilities ensure accurate experimentation, meaningful results, and a safe, collaborative research environment.

What are some common challenges faced when working in a research lab environment?

Working in a research lab often involves navigating tight deadlines, adapting to rapidly changing project priorities, and troubleshooting experimental setbacks. Collaboration is key, as you'll frequently work alongside other researchers, lab technicians, and sometimes students, which requires strong communication skills. Additionally, maintaining meticulous records and adhering to strict safety protocols are essential to ensure the accuracy and reproducibility of research findings. Overcoming these challenges can be highly rewarding and can help foster valuable problem-solving and teamwork skills for your future career.

What is the difference between Research Lab vs Research Assistant?

AspectResearch LabResearch Assistant
Required CredentialsTypically advanced degrees (Master's or PhD)Bachelor's or ongoing graduate studies
Work EnvironmentLaboratory settings, research facilitiesAssist in experiments, data collection in labs or field
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutes, corporate R&DUniversities, research projects, government agencies

Research Lab refers to a facility or organization conducting scientific research, often led by senior researchers. A Research Assistant is a role within a research lab, supporting experiments and data analysis. While both are involved in research activities, Research Lab is the environment or organization, whereas Research Assistant is a specific job position within that environment.

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Infographic showing various Research Lab job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,583 per year, or $20 per hour.

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Structural Biology - Scott Blanchard Lab

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Memphis, TN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

43rd of 1,060 rated hospitals

Job description

A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the lab of
Scott Blanchard.
The Blanchard laboratory in the Department of Structural Biology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral student with experience in molecular biology, biochemistry (preferably of membrane proteins) and quantitative biophysical and/or computational approaches to examine the molecular basis of GPCR signaling fidelity at single-molecule scale in order to accelerate a next-generation GPCR-targeting drug discovery program.
Our highly interdisciplinary, collaborative, mission-driven environment requires a creative, team-oriented individual with strong leadership skills, who would ensure the highest quality of operations to advance the lab's, as well as St. Jude's scientific mission.
The ideal candidate would be a recent PhD graduate (not more than 3 years ago) who is independently able to propose new hypotheses based on available literature, and design experiments and analyze data, with minimum supervision, to test specific hypotheses. Expert ability to distill, convey and present complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing is essential, as well as passion to learn and navigate new research fields.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the experimental design, execution, and data analysis of biophysical studies characterizing GPCR structural dynamics with in vivo downstream signaling response.
• Engineer and isolate high-quality, homogeneous samples of GPCRs and signaling partners for ensemble and single-molecule analytical assays.
• Expand your technical skillset through expert-led training in smFRET imaging to perform experiments, analyze complex datasets, and develop quantitative models to explain GPCR signaling mechanisms.
• Work independently, leading a project from hypothesis to high-quality oral presentations and publications.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary group of researchers as part of a multi-institutional collaborative, including presentations to a broad audience.
• Train and mentor graduate students, postdocs and visiting scientists.
• Instruct other staff in basic laboratory techniques and procedures.
Minimum education:
• Ph.D in life science or other physical science.
Minimum Experience:
• 0-3 years of Post-PhD experience.
• Prior experience in GPCR signaling studies and/or single-molecule fluorescence analyses is highly preferred.
• Direct experience with isolation and functional characterization of GPCRs and their signaling partners (G-proteins, arrestins, GPCR kinases, etc.) is strongly preferred.
Selected Publications:
  • Parallel stopped-flow interrogation of diverse biological systems at the single-molecule scale.
  • Single-Molecule Imaging of Integral Membrane Protein Dynamics and Function.
  • GPCR-mediated β-arrestin activation deconvoluted with single-molecule precision.
  • Single-molecule analysis of ligand efficacy in β2AR-G-protein activation.
  • Single-molecule FRET imaging of GPCR dimers in living cells
  • Quantifying secondary transport at single-molecule resolution
  • CFTR function, pathology and pharmacology at single-molecule resolution

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