Research Technician, Department of Plant Sciences: UTIA

About the company

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Higher education · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

What you'll do

• Support plant biology research in the Department of Plant Sciences

What you need

• <u>Education:</u><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in biology, plant sciences, microbiology, bioengineering, virology, plant biology, plant pathology, horticulture, or related field.
• <u>Experience:&nbsp;</u><ul><li>Experience in a laboratory setting related to biology, plant science, microbiology, bioengineering, virology, plant biology, plant pathology, horticulture or other related fields.&nbsp;
• Experience in Agriculture.
• <u>Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities:</u><ul><li>General knowledge of plant biology, horticulture, or weed science.
• Ability to perform basic plant biology-related techniques in greenhouse, growth chamber, and laboratory settings.
• Ability to record, organize, and maintain accurate research data.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under direct supervision and as part of a research team.
• Ability to follow laboratory safety procedures, including appropriate handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Ability to perform physical work associated with plant care and research activities, including standing, walking, repetitive motion, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Availability for occasional weekend or evening work as research or plant care needs require.
• <u>Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities:</u><ul><li>Experience with molecular biology techniques, tissue culture, or plant transformation.
• Experience working in a greenhouse, growth chamber, laboratory, or plant research setting.
• Experience preparing media, chemical solutions, or biological samples for research procedures.
• Experience with data entry, data quality control, basic statistical analysis, or research reporting.
• This position is located in the Department of Plant Sciences within the UT Institute of Agriculture in Knoxville, Tennessee.&nbsp;
• The role is primarily in person due to the hands-on nature of plant care, greenhouse, growth chamber, and laboratory work.
• Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The University of Tennessee offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health, retirement, leave, and other employee benefits.
• <p style="line-height: 107%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Find more information on UT Benefits&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://hr.tennessee.edu/benefits/">here</a></p>
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