Research Technician, Center for Agricultural Synthetic Biology UTIA

A full-time research technician position in the laboratory of Dr. C. Neal Stewart within the Department of Plant Sciences and affiliated with the Center for Agricultural Synthetic Biology. This position is grant-funded and continued employment is contingent upon funding. The research technician will assist in the improvement of plants through geneticengineering and syntheticbiologyto help address real world challenges in agriculture and the environment.

(Hiring Multiple Positions)

• Assist in performing PCR plasmid DNA isolation restriction enzyme digestions gel extractions yeast transformation plant transformation preparation of media and buffers plant care and other tasks as needed.

• Greenhouse maintenance and plant care including potting watering and fertilizing.

• Record data for plant molecular biology experiments.

Required Qualifications

• Education:

  • Bachelors degree required in Plant biology molecular biology genetics biochemistry or any other related field.

• Knowledge Skills Abilities:

  • General knowledge of molecular biology concepts and procedures

  • Ability to perform basic molecular biology-related techniques

  • Ability to analyze data and prepare results for use in manuscripts or presentations.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and in a highly interdisciplinary team-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education:

  • Masters Degreein Plant biology molecular biology genetics biochemistry or any other related field.

• Experience:

  • 1-2 years experience in laboratory of related field.

• Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

  • Considerable drive and motivation

Work Location:

• Location: On-site at University of Tennessee Agriculture Campus

Compensation and Benefits:

• UT market range: MR03
• Anticipated Hiring Range: Salary dependent upon education and experience.
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Application Instructions:

To express interest please submit an application with the noted below attachments.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References

About The College/Department/Division:

CASB is a dynamic multi-disciplinary research facility working on a variety of projects. CASB maintains a large portfolio of high-throughput instrumentation including 4 automated liquid handling systems a cell-sorter a flow cytometer a complete sequencing hub microscopy facility and LC/MS.