Laboratory Assistant, Necropsy, Biomedical & Diagnostic Sciences: College of Veterinary Medicine - UTIA

The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the position of Laboratory Assistant, located within the Necropsy Lab of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences department. The primary purpose of this position is to assist faculty and staff with basic laboratory needs. Position helps maintain lab facilities and equipment, including cleaning, processing packages and samples, and restocking supplies. Incumbent interacts with students, clinicians, veterinary nurses, pet owners, service technicians, and others. 

• Supports the laboratory by collecting, preparing, and labeling specimens, ensuring they are ready for analysis according to laboratory procedures. 
• Maintains inventory of supplies and reagents. 
• May provide work direction to students.
• Frequently works with deceased animals.
• Maintains cleanliness of lab.
• Keeps records of laboratory information and test results.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed:

• Basic knowledge of Biology, Chemistry, or another Laboratory Science
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to make coordinated hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds without assistance
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be responsible and a self-starter
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to interact professionally with veterinarians, students, staff, and technical support staff

Minimum Qualifications:

Depending on experience and qualifications of successful candidate, individual will be hired in as a Laboratory Assistant 1, Laboratory Assistant 2, or Laboratory Assistant 3.

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.

Laboratory Assistant 1: 

• Minimum Education & Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Familiarity with basic laboratory procedures
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Basic knowledge of Biology, Chemistry, or another Laboratory Science
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to make coordinated hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds without assistance
  • Ability to sit and stand for long periods
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Must be responsible and a self-starter
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to interact professionally with veterinarians, students, staff, and technical support staff

Laboratory Assistant 2:

• Minimum Education & Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of relevant work experience in a laboratory setting.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Knowledge of Biology, Chemistry, or another Laboratory Science
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Ability to make coordinated hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds without assistance
  • Ability to sit and stand for long periods
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Must be responsible and a self-starter
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to interact professionally with veterinarians, students, staff, and technical support staff
  • Ability to learn and use novel computer systems and basic laboratory equipment
  • Ability to train others

Laboratory Assistant 3:

• Minimum Education & Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of relevant work experience in a laboratory setting.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 
  • Intermediate knowledge of Biology, Chemistry, or another Laboratory Science
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills
  • Ability to make coordinated hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds without assistance
  • Ability to sit and stand for long periods
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Must be responsible and a self-starter
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to interact professionally with veterinarians, students, staff, and technical support staff
  • Ability to learn and use novel computer systems and basic laboratory equipment
  • Ability to train others

The Veterinary Medical Center is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year. Occasional weekend, evening, or holiday work may be required of this position.

Work Location:

• Knoxville, Tennessee
• On-Site

Compensation and Benefits: 

• UT market range: MR04
• Anticipated hiring range: $39,805.79 to $41,798.22
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here 

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.