Laboratory Technologist, Research, College of Veterinary Medicine: UTIA

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A full-time position of Laboratory Technologist will be available within two molecular pathology/diagnostics-focused and dermatology-focused research laboratories in the College of Veterinary Medicine beginning in the Summer of 2026. The primary purpose of this position is to provide research support to both of the labs of Dr. Hiroyuki Mochizuki and Dr. Chie Tamamoto-Mochizuki.

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.
Laboratory Technologist 1: Bachelor's degree in biology, genetics/genomics, pathology, diagnostic sciences, or another lab science
Laboratory Technologist 1: None (minimum experience)
Laboratory Technologist 1: Basic knowledge of biology, genetics/genomics, pathology, diagnostic sciences, or related science
Laboratory Technologist 1: Must have good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Laboratory Technologist 1: Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Softwares (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Laboratory Technologist 1: Must be able to operate basic laboratory equipment or be willing to learn operation
Laboratory Technologist 1: Willing to learn complex assays and novel computer systems and equipment
Laboratory Technologist 2: Bachelor's degree in biology, genetics/genomics, pathology, diagnostic sciences, or another lab science
Laboratory Technologist 2: 2 years of relevant experience
Laboratory Technologist 2: Intermediate knowledge of biology, genetics/genomics, pathology, diagnostic sciences, or related science
Laboratory Technologist 2: Must have good communication skills and be able to give written and verbal direction
Laboratory Technologist 2: Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Laboratory Technologist 2: Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Softwares (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Laboratory Technologist 2: Must be able to operate basic laboratory equipment or be willing to learn operation
Laboratory Technologist 2: Willing to learn complex assays and novel computer systems and equipment
Senior Laboratory Technologist 1: Bachelor's degree in biology, genetics/genomics, pathology, diagnostic sciences, or another lab science
Senior Laboratory Technologist 1: 4 years of relevant experience
Senior Laboratory Technologist 1: Advanced knowledge of biology, genetics/genomics, pathology, diagnostic sciences, or related science
Senior Laboratory Technologist 1: Must have excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Senior Laboratory Technologist 1: Must have moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office Softwares (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Senior Laboratory Technologist 1: Must be able to give written and verbal direction
Senior Laboratory Technologist 2: Bachelor's degree in biology, genetics/genomics, pathology, diagnostic sciences, or another lab science
Senior Laboratory Technologist 2: 6 years of relevant experience
Senior Laboratory Technologist 2: Advanced knowledge of biology, genetics/genomics, pathology, diagnostic sciences, or related science
Senior Laboratory Technologist 2: Must have excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Senior Laboratory Technologist 2: Must have moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office Softwares (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Senior Laboratory Technologist 2: Must be able to give written and verbal direction
Senior Laboratory Technologist 2: Ability to supervise staff
Senior Laboratory Technologist 2: Ability to teach

Nice To Haves

Laboratory Technologist 1: Some background in animal handling (rodent, rabbit, dog, cat, and/or cattle) is preferred.
Laboratory Technologist 1: Advanced knowledge of biology, genetics/genomics, pathology, diagnostic sciences, or other lab science, including DNA, RNA and protein isolation.
Laboratory Technologist 1: Real time PCR; tissue culture; microscopy.
Laboratory Technologist 1: Skill in teaching previous techniques to graduate and veterinary students.
Laboratory Technologist 1: Ability to maintain accurate records and write comprehensive reports.
Laboratory Technologist 2: Some background in animal handling (rodent, rabbit, dog, cat, and/or cattle) is preferred.
Laboratory Technologist 2: Advanced knowledge of biology, genetics/genomics, pathology, diagnostic sciences, or other lab science, including DNA, RNA and protein isolation.
Laboratory Technologist 2: Real time PCR; tissue culture; microscopy.
Laboratory Technologist 2: Skill in teaching previous techniques to graduate and veterinary students.
Laboratory Technologist 2: Ability to maintain accurate records and write comprehensive reports.
Senior Laboratory Technologist 1: Some background in animal handling (rodent, rabbit, dog, cat, and/or cattle) is preferred.
Senior Laboratory Technologist 1: Advanced knowledge of biology, genetics/genomics, pathology, diagnostic sciences, or other lab science, including DNA, RNA and protein isolation.
Senior Laboratory Technologist 1: Real time PCR; tissue culture; microscopy.
Senior Laboratory Technologist 1: Skill in teaching previous techniques to graduate and veterinary students.
Senior Laboratory Technologist 1: Ability to maintain accurate records and write comprehensive reports.
Senior Laboratory Technologist 2: Some background in animal handling (rodent, rabbit, dog, cat, and/or cattle) is preferred.
Senior Laboratory Technologist 2: Advanced knowledge of biology, genetics/genomics, pathology, diagnostic sciences, or other lab science, including DNA, RNA and protein isolation.
Senior Laboratory Technologist 2: Real time PCR; tissue culture; microscopy.
Senior Laboratory Technologist 2: Skill in teaching previous techniques to graduate and veterinary students.
Senior Laboratory Technologist 2: Ability to maintain accurate records and write comprehensive reports.

Responsibilities

Assist and support high-quality scientific investigation of molecular pathology and diagnostics as directed by Dr. Hiroyuki Mochizuki
Learn and perform various biologic, cellular, and molecular research techniques including nucleotide isolation and quantification from cells, blood, and tissues of animals, PCR (conventional, real-time, and digital), gel electrophoresis, sequencing (Sanger and next-generation sequencing), etc.
Communication with veterinary clinicians and diagnostic and laboratory research staff for sample acquisition
Record and analyze research results
Maintain accurate records of research activities and update laboratory databases
Help train undergraduate and graduate students in research techniques and equipment operation
Monitor research supplies including consumable materials, specimens, and inventory and initiate purchase requests as needed
Having training or willing to be trained in basic animal handling depending on the research study
Performs basic quality control, quality assurance procedures and troubleshooting
Assists with reporting data
Providing some supervision of student assistants if applicable
Assist and support high-quality scientific investigations in immunology and neuroscience research under the direction of Dr. Chie Tamamoto-Mochizuki
Learn and perform a variety of biological, cellular, and molecular research techniques such as immunostaining, in situ hybridization (ISH), cell culture, RT-qPCR, digital PCR, and next-generation sequencing
Prepare experiments such as isolating and dissociating tissue samples, sectioning (cryosectioning, microtome), extracting mRNA, and organizing samples
Record and analyze research results
Monitor research supplies (including consumables, specimens, and inventory), and initiating purchase requests as needed