Research Technician II- Biochemistry, Cellular & Molecular Biology
- Employer
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
View more
- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Research Technician II- Biochemistry, Cellular & Molecular Biology A research specialist (lab technician) position is available in the Alexandre lab in BCMB department at UTK (http://bcmb.utk.edu/people/faculty/gladys-alexandre/). The lab is working on the mechanisms by which motile soil bacteria detect and navigate the environment, including the plant rhizosphere, using chemotaxis. We are using microbiology, molecular biology, genetics and microscopy approaches to study how bacterial chemotaxis contributes to plant root surface colonization and nitrogen fixation. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. This is a full time position with a full benefits package from the University of Tennessee.Duties/Responsibilities:Candidate is expected to perform experiments to support ongoing research projects. This may include bench work and/or data analysis. The candidate is also expected to contribute to basic lab upkeep, including washing laboratory glassware, bacterial strain maintenance, as well as preparing/ordering buffers and reagents.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related field
- Knowledge or previous laboratory experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Willing and abilities to work on non-model bacteria; and at least one of the following skills
- Previous experience working in a microbiology, molecular and cellular biology research lab
- Previous experience in using of pipettes, basic microbiology and molecular biology skills, and basic understanding and use of light microscopy of live cells
- Experience in bacterial genetics and related molecular biology approaches (conjugation, plasmid isolation and modification, PCR, etc.)
- Experience on constructing and using fluorescently tagged bacteria and microscopy
- Experience on using plant inoculation with microbes and analysis of plant-microbe associations
- Interested candidates should include curriculum vitae and contact information for three references.
- Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled
Job: Research Technical
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Knoxville
Organization: Biochem/Cell & Molec Biology
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Apr 21, 2021, 8:22:29 AM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert