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Research Technician, Center for Agricultural Synthetic Biology - UTIA

Position Number: 6136954
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science

Research Technician, Center for Agricultural Synthetic Biology - UTIA
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 2471
Job Category: Research
Posting Date: 04/09/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 2505 E J Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (On-site)

Job Description
A full-time research technician position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Scott Lenaghan within the Center for Agricultural Synthetic Biology. This position is grant-funded and continued employment contingent upon funding. The research technician will assist in the improvement of plants through genetic engineering and synthetic biology to help address real world challenges in agriculture and the environment.

Responsibilities
A qualified candidate must be to able 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.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required in Plant biology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, or any other related field. (Master's degree and 1-2 years' experience in laboratory of related field preferred.)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

General knowledge of molecular biology concepts and procedures.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in a highly interdisciplinary team-based environment.
Work in a team environment with a diversity of people.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and considerable drive and motivation.

Interested applicants should apply at http://hr.utk.edu/recruitment/ and attach 1) a cover letter stating their research experience, interests and possible starting date, 2) their CV, and 3) the names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references.

About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

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