Jobs at the University of Tennessee, USA

Position: Research Assistant – Pediatrics at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center

About the University of Tennessee

The University of Tennessee is a public research university in Knoxville, Tennessee. According to the survey of U.S. News and World Report, the University of Tennessee stands at 15th among all national universities and 52nd among public institutions of higher learning. In overall, the University of Tennessee is the only university in the nation to have three presidential papers editing projects. The university holds collections of the papers of all three U.S. presidents from Tennessee—Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, and Andrew Johnson. Also, it is one of the oldest public universities in the United States and the oldest secular institution west of the Eastern Continental Divide.

About position

The University of Tennessee is accepting applications for the research assistant on pediatrics to work under the research project on Health Science Center. In general, the incumbent maintains laboratory data spreadsheets and provides routine lab management.

In general, the position holder will be performing the following tasks to assist the research projects

• Assists with animal experiments, molecular biology techniques, and cell biology techniques.
• Similarly, maintains laboratory records and spreadsheets with data as well as prepares stock reagents.
• Provides routine maintenance for laboratory equipment, cleaning, and organization of laboratory, stocking and ordering laboratory supplies, and laboratory cleaning and autoclaving.
• Participates in weekly lab meetings, departmental, and institutional seminars, as directed.
• In addition to that, performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science. In addition to that, knowledge in biology field and principles. Similarly,  knowledge and execution of laboratory safety procedures and ethical laboratory practices.
• Organizational and time management skills and ability to perform duties effectively and independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively in, both, oral and written form and to recognize, analyze, and solve problems. Similarly, the ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft office, word processing, spreadsheets, database and Internet searches, and ability to learn new software related to biological applications.
• Skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Able to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Capable to train and work with others.
• Furthermore, didactic training and theoretical knowledge of basic techniques in immunology, microbiology, aseptic cell culture, molecular biology, and the use of animals for research.