Laboratory Technologist, College of Veterinary Medicine UTIA

A full-time position of Laboratory Technologist will be available within two molecular pathology/diagnostics-focused and dermatology-focused research laboratories in the College of Veterinary Medicine beginning as soon as possible. The primary purpose of this position is to provide research support to both of the labs of Dr. Hiroyuki Mochizuki and Dr. Chie Tamamoto-Mochizuki.

• 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.
• Communication 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.
• Assists with reporting data.
• Providing some supervision of student assistants if applicable.
• Assist and support high-quality scientific investigations in immunology and neuroscience research under the direction of Dr. Chie Tamamoto-Mochizuki.
• Learn and perform a variety of biological cellular and molecular research techniques such as immunostaining in situ hybridization (ISH) cell culture RT-qPCR digital PCR and next-generation sequencing.
• Prepare experiments such as isolating and dissociating tissue samples sectioning (cryosectioning microtome) extracting mRNA and organizing samples.
• Record and analyze research results.
• Monitor research supplies (including consumables specimens and inventory) and initiating purchase requests as needed.

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:

Laboratory Technologist 1:

Minimum Education:

• Bachelors degree in biology genetics/genomics pathology diagnostic sciences or another lab science.

Minimum Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

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

Preferred Experience:

• Some background in animal handling (rodent rabbit dog cat and/or cattle) is preferred.

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of biology genetics/genomics pathology diagnostic sciences or other lab science including DNA RNA and protein isolation.
• Real time PCR
• Tissue culture
• Microscopy
• Skill in teaching previous techniques to graduate and veterinary students
• Ability to maintain accurate records and write comprehensive reports.

Laboratory Technologist 2:

Minimum Education:

• Bachelors degree in biology genetics/genomics pathology diagnostic sciences or another lab science.

Minimum Experience:

• 2 years of relevant experience.

Minimum Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Intermediate knowledge of biology genetics/genomics pathology diagnostic sciences or related science.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to give written and verbal direction.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Softwares (Excel Word PowerPoint).
• Must be able to operate basic laboratory equipment or be willing to learn operation.
• Willing to learn complex assays and novel computer systems and equipment.

Preferred Experience:

• Some background in animal handling (rodent rabbit dog cat and/or cattle) is preferred.

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of biology genetics/genomics pathology diagnostic sciences or other lab science including DNA RNA and protein isolation.
• Real time PCR
• Tissue culture
• Microscopy
• Skill in teaching previous techniques to graduate and veterinary students
• Ability to maintain accurate records and write comprehensive reports.

Senior Laboratory Technologist 1:

Minimum Education:

• Bachelors degree in biology genetics/genomics pathology diagnostic sciences or another lab science.

Minimum Experience:

• 4 years of relevant experience.

Minimum Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of biology genetics/genomics pathology diagnostic sciences or related science.
• Must have excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must have moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office Softwares (Excel Word PowerPoint).
• Must be able to give written and verbal direction.

Preferred Experience:

• Some background in animal handling (rodent rabbit dog cat and/or cattle) is preferred.

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of biology genetics/genomics pathology diagnostic sciences or other lab science including DNA RNA and protein isolation.
• Real time PCR
• Tissue culture
• Microscopy
• Skill in teaching previous techniques to graduate and veterinary students.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and write comprehensive reports.

Senior Laboratory Technologist 2:

Minimum Education:

• Bachelors degree in biology genetics/genomics pathology diagnostic sciences or another lab science

Minimum Experience:

• 6 years of relevant experience

Minimum Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of biology genetics/genomics pathology diagnostic sciences or related science.
• Must have excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must have moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office Softwares (Excel Word PowerPoint).
• Must be able to give written and verbal direction.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Ability to teach.

Preferred Experience:

• Some background in animal handling (rodent rabbit dog cat and/or cattle) is preferred.

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of biology genetics/genomics pathology diagnostic sciences or other lab science including DNA RNA and protein isolation.
• Real time PCR
• Tissue culture
• Microscopy
• Skill in teaching previous techniques to graduate and veterinary students.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and write comprehensive reports.

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.

Work Location:

• Knoxville Tennessee
• On-Site

Compensation and Benefits:

• UT market ranges: 07-08
• Anticipated hiring range: $43155.84-$49969.92
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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:

The UT College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) located in Knoxville was established by anact of the Tennessee Legislature in 1974 and is part of theUniversity of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.

UTCVMis 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.