Laboratory Technologist, Bacteriology Lab, Biomedical and Diagnostic Science, College of Veterinary Medicine - UTIA
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Knoxville, TN, USA
The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the position of Laboratory Technologist, located within the Bacteriology Lab of the Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences Department. The primary purpose of this position is to perform routine diagnostic and research laboratory procedures under close supervision, supporting the isolation, identification, and susceptibility testing of bacterial and fungal organisms from animal specimens submitted to the Bacteriology/Mycology laboratory. This position emphasizes skill development, adherence to standard operating procedures, accurate documentation, and progressive competency development within a clinical diagnostic laboratory environment.
Following the 6-month probationary period, this position will be required to be on a rotation schedule for working Saturday mornings and university holidays.
The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the position of Laboratory Technologist, located within the Bacteriology Lab of the Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences Department.
Depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate, individual will begin at one of four levels:
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
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry or another laboratory science
Minimum Experience:
Familiarity with basic laboratory procedures
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic microbiology laboratory principles
- Skill in following detailed procedures accurately
- Ability to learn new laboratory techniques and systems
Laboratory Technologist 2
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry or another laboratory science
Minimum Experience:
2 years of relevant experience
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of routine diagnostic microbiology methods
- Skill in interpreting standard test results and recognizing deviations
- Ability to exercise judgment within established protocols
Senior Laboratory Technologist 1
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry or another laboratory science
Minimum Experience:
4 years of relevant experience
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of diagnostic microbiology and susceptibility testing
- Skill in troubleshooting complex testing and equipment issues
- Ability to train others and provide technical guidance
Senior Laboratory Technologist 2
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry or another laboratory science
Minimum Experience:
6 years of relevant experience
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Expert knowledge of diagnostic microbiology and laboratory quality systems
- Skill in supervising technical work and developing procedures
- Ability to lead laboratory functions, instruct learners, and support operational decision-making
Work Location:
Knoxville, Tennessee
On-Site
Compensation and Benefits:
- UT market range: 07
- Anticipated hiring range: $43,155.84-$49,969.92
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Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 Professional References
About The College
The UT College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM), located in Knoxville, was established by an act of the Tennessee Legislature in 1974 and is part of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.
UTCVM is one of 33 veterinary colleges in the United States and provides opportunities for Tennessee students while serving pet owners and the livestock industry as well as protecting public health, enhancing medical knowledge and generating economic benefits to the state and nation.
- Learns and performs sample set up for routine microbiology cultures
- Evaluates cultures for the presence of bacteria
- Provides identification of bacterial and fungal pathogens
- Performs gram staining and interpretation
- Documents results on laboratory worksheets and enters results in hospital computer system
- Performs antimicrobial susceptibility test
- Communicates with clinicians, staff, and students as needed
- Participates in quality control activities related to testing
- Supports laboratory staff in preparing protocols
- Maintains laboratory equipment
- Assists with biohazard disposal/cleaning and autoclaving
- Prepares culture media
- Participates in research and scholarly activities