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Research Technician, Center for Agricultural Synthetic Biology: UTIA

Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at University of Tennessee

Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at University of Tennessee

Knoxville, TN, USA
Posted on Dec 16, 2025
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A full-time research technician position in the laboratory of Dr. C. Neal Stewart within the Department of Plant Sciences and affiliated with the Center for Agricultural Synthetic Biology. This position is grant-funded and continued employment is contingent upon funding. The research technician will assist in the improvement of plants through genetic engineering and synthetic biology to help address real world challenges in agriculture and the environment.

(Hiring Multiple Positions)

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.

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Assist in the improvement of plants through genetic engineering and synthetic biology to help address real world challenges in agriculture and the environment.

Required Qualifications

  • Education:

    • Bachelor’s degree required in Plant biology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, or any other related field.

  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

    • General knowledge of molecular biology concepts and procedures

    • Ability to perform basic molecular biology-related techniques

    • Ability to analyze data and prepare results for use in manuscripts or presentations.

    • Excellent problem-solving skills

    • Excellent written and oral communication skills

    • Ability to work independently and in a highly interdisciplinary team-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Education:

    • Master’s Degree in Plant biology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, or any other related field.

  • Experience:

    • 1-2 years experience in laboratory of related field.

  • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

    • Considerable drive and motivation

Work Location:

  • Location: On-site at University of Tennessee Agriculture Campus

Compensation and Benefits:

  • UT market range: MR03
  • Anticipated Hiring Range: Salary dependent upon education and experience.
  • 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/Department/Division:

CASB is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary research facility working on a variety of projects. CASB maintains a large portfolio of high-throughput instrumentation, including 4 automated liquid handling systems, a cell-sorter, a flow cytometer, a complete sequencing hub, microscopy facility, and LC/MS.

  • Assist in performing PCR, plasmid DNA isolation, restriction enzyme digestions, gel extractions, yeast transformation, plant transformation, preparation of media and buffers, plant care, and other tasks as needed.

  • Greenhouse maintenance and plant care including potting, watering, and fertilizing.

  • Record data for plant molecular biology experiments.

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