Research Technician 2

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking a Research Technician 2 for its Advanced Microscopy and Imaging Center. This role focuses on Light and Electron Microscopy, requiring sample preparation, instrument operation, and user training. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and some laboratory experience. Strong communication and technical skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of laboratory experience required.
• Knowledge of Light and Electron Microscopy methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for Light and Electron Microscopy.
• Conduct routine lab safety checks and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Communication

Technical Laboratory Skills

Computer Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cell Biology

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Tools

ImageJ

Photoshop

Job description

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The Research Technician 2 position in the University of Tennessee Advanced Microscopy and Imaging Center (AMIC) will be centric to areas of Light and Electron Microscopy. This position will perform Electron Microscopy and Light Microscopy sample preparations under supervision. The position involves the implementation of existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), instrument operation and maintenance, and interacting with users. The position also involves training users on sample preparations and operating equipment. Good technical laboratory skills, high work ethic, effective oral and written communication, computer proficiency, and the ability to multi-task in a productive team environment are essential. This position works under general supervision following established protocols and procedures. Efforts to establish positive interactions with co-workers and AMIC customers are essential.

Responsibilities

Job Description

The Research Technician 2 position in the University of Tennessee Advanced Microscopy and Imaging Center (AMIC) will be centric to areas of Light and Electron Microscopy. This position will perform Electron Microscopy and Light Microscopy sample preparations under supervision. The position involves the implementation of existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), instrument operation and maintenance, and interacting with users. The position also involves training users on sample preparations and operating equipment. Good technical laboratory skills, high work ethic, effective oral and written communication, computer proficiency, and the ability to multi-task in a productive team environment are essential. This position works under general supervision following established protocols and procedures. Efforts to establish positive interactions with co-workers and AMIC customers are essential.

Responsibilities

Instrument operation and sample preparation

• Prepare samples for the Light and Electron Microscopy for both internal user and external user projects. Training will be provided.
• Run samples for internal and external users on microscopes.
• Implement protocols for microscopy analysis developed by the AMIC lab manager.
• Develop and modify microscopy methods for projects under supervision.
• Perform data analysis as required for user projects.
• Troubleshoot projects as needed and execute projects in a timely manner.
• Assist with management of quotes and orders in the Stratocore billing system for user projects.
• Collect and log complex project data in AMIC's data system.

General lab maintenance:

• Conduct routine lab safety checks.
• Maintain lab cleanliness.
• Maintain inventory of materials and samples.
• Order and receive lab supplies.
• Other duties as defined by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Cell Biology, Microbiology or related scientific fields

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of laboratory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods and techniques of Light and Electron Microscopy.
• Experience of working on hazardous chemicals and understanding of laboratory and radiation safety.
• Ability to interpret results and translate into recommendations.
• Ability to compile analyzed data into a report.
• Basic communication skills (both written and oral).
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with office computer operations and software, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in microscopy.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Experience in Electron Microscopy sample preparation and experience in using the confocal and electron microscopes.
• Experience with image analysis software, such as ImageJ, Photoshop, etc.

Work Location

• Location: Knoxville, TN
• Onsite

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range:05
• Anticipated hiring range:05
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structurehere
• Find more information on UT Benefitshere

Application Instructions

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before June 1, 2025.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References

About The College/Department/Division

Here at the University of Tennessee, thousands of world-class faculty, staff, students and postdoctoral fellows are engaged in research, scholarship and creative work on a daily basis. With a shared commitment to creating a more just, prosperous, and sustainable world for the citizens of Tennessee and communities far beyond, the UT community is creating new knowledge and generating solutions to some of the most challenging issues of our time.

The Office of Research, Innovation & Economic Development is here to support you, our community of researchers, scholars and creatives, from ideation to impact. Our dedicated team is here to help you develop competitive proposals and sources of support for your work, seed investments in promising new areas, nurture new and established multidisciplinary communities of scholars and support and sustain a strong culture of research integrity.

The university’s strategic relationships with corporate, venture, community, non-profit and government partners help extend the impact of our community’s work across the state and around the world. In collaboration with these partners, we are working to establish Tennessee as a go-to destination for cutting-edge research, innovation and a skilled workforce.

We understand that a creative, productive, and empowered community of researchers, scholars, and creatives is critical to the university’s future as a world-renowned research institution.

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.

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