Laboratory Technologist, Virology & Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine - UTIA

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the position of Laboratory Technologist. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical support in the Virology/Immunology/Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory by learning and performing routine procedures on clinical specimens in the course of diagnostic testing or clinical research. Establishes the presence and identification of disease-causing agents or conditions. Assists with reporting data to clinical personnel. Must be willing to participate in rotating on-call schedule.

Requirements

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-based visa status.
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or another laboratory science
Minimum Experience: Familiarity with basic laboratory procedures
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Basic knowledge of biology, chemistry, medical technology, or related science
Good communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to adhere to safety and quality procedures
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to operate laboratory equipment or be willing to learn operation
Willingness to learn complex assays and relevant computer software and systems
Minimum Experience: 2 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Intermediate knowledge of biology, chemistry, medical technology, or related science
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to adhere to and promote safety and laboratory quality procedures
Must be able to operate basic laboratory equipment or be willing to learn operation
Minimum Experience: 4 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Advanced knowledge of biology, chemistry, microbiology, and/or medical technology
Ability to troubleshoot suspicious results and verify laboratory findings
Ability to perform testing procedures on various clinical specimens
Ability to perform and promote safety and laboratory quality assurance/quality control procedures
Excellent computer skills
Minimum Experience: 6 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of biology, chemistry, microbiology, and/or medical technology

Responsibilities

Learns and performs basic routine testing procedures on various clinical specimens to establish the presence and identification of disease-causing agents or conditions.
Performs basic quality control, quality assurance procedures, and trouble shooting.
Assists with reporting data to clinical personnel.
Adheres to all safety procedures as required by the University and the laboratory.
Adheres to college and laboratory policies involving client confidentiality.
Learns and performs laboratory quality assurance and quality control procedures.
If applicable, documents problems with procedures and equipment.
Trains student employees and provides minor supervision.
Assists with the development and implementation of new laboratory procedures.