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Laboratory Technician Senior

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Laboratory Technician Senior
Requisition Number RE44756
Working Title Lab Tech
Department Name 81070:ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 40
Salary Range $15.15-24.26/hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Stand or sit for long periods; lift and carry up to 25 lbs
Shift
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.
May require occasional evening and/or weekend for research projects.
Job Summary
The Laboratory Technician Senior has an active role in research conducted by the department of Animal and Food Sciences for the College of Agriculture. This position will perform bench research under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and in collaboration with other professionals and individuals. The individual has the unique opportunity of assisting with the management and coordination of dairy research activities within a laboratory as well as at the dairy farm. Primary responsibilities of this position include: collection and processing of milk, blood, urine, fecal, and feed samples; entering and maintaining data within a database; and assisting with animal care. This position is also responsible for overseeing undergraduate and graduate students and their research projects.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Attention to detail. Ability to learn and apply knowledge.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
BS in Animal Science or related. Prefer 3 or more years animal research experience. Bovine handling experience preferred.

Driver’s License preferred.
Deadline to Apply 05/30/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Describe your experience and knowledge of laboratory techniques in molecular biology, particularly as it relates to western blotting and quantification of mRNA.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Describe your knowledge and experience with the use of gas chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography for quantification of analytes.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you have experience with handling or working with cattle or horses?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsightIntoDiversity.com
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • Indeed.com
    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
    • UK Job Fair
    • None of the Above

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents