Laboratory Technologist, Research, College of Veterinary Medicine: UTIA

About the role

The Veterinary Medical Center is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year. Occasional weekend, evening, or holiday work may be required of this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support high-quality scientific investigation of molecular pathology and diagnostics as directed by Dr. Hiroyuki Mochizuki;
• Learn and perform various biologic, cellular, and molecular research techniques including nucleotide isolation and quantification from cells, blood, and tissues of animals, PCR (conventional, real-time, and digital), gel electrophoresis, sequencing (Sanger and next-generation sequencing), etc.;
• Communicate with veterinary clinicians and diagnostic and laboratory research staff for sample acquisition;
• Record and analyze research results;
• Maintain accurate records of research activities and update laboratory databases;
• Help train undergraduate and graduate students in research techniques and equipment operation;
• Monitor research supplies including consumable materials, specimens, and inventory and initiate purchase requests as needed;
• Having training or willing to be trained in basic animal handling depending on the research study.
• Performs basic quality control, quality assurance procedures and troubleshooting.
• Aids in reporting data.
• Providing some supervision of student assistants if applicable.

Qualifications

• Depending on experience and qualifications of successful candidate, individual will be hired in as a Laboratory Technologist 1, Laboratory Technologist 2, Senior Laboratory Technologist 1, or Senior Laboratory Technologist 2:
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in biology, genetics/genomics, pathology, diagnostic sciences, or another lab science
• Minimum Experience: None

Skills

• Basic knowledge of biology, genetics/genomics, pathology, diagnostic sciences, or related science
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Softwares (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to operate basic laboratory equipment or be willing to learn operation
• Willing to learn complex assays and novel computer systems and equipment

Benefits

The Veterinary Medical Center is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year. Occasional weekend, evening, or holiday work may be required of this position.

Pay

On-Site Compensation And Benefits: UT market ranges: 05-08 Anticipated hiring range: $43,155.84-$49,969.92 Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here Find more information on UT Benefits here

Schedule

The Veterinary Medical Center is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year. Occasional weekend, evening, or holiday work may be required of this position.

About the College

The UT College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM), located in Knoxville, was established by an act of the Tennessee Legislature in 1974 and is part of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture . UTCVM is one of 33 veterinary colleges in the United States and provides opportunities for Tennessee students while serving pet owners and the livestock industry as well as protecting public health, enhancing medical knowledge and generating economic benefits to the state and nation.