Laboratory Technician

Job Title
Laboratory Technician


Requisition Number
RE49867


Working Title

Department Name
8H007:Biomedical Engineering


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
40


Salary Range
$15.30-24.50/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


AA




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Required Related Experience


No experience required.




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

can perform normal daily physical activities



Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Schedule may vary due to experiments. May include evenings and weekends.



Job Summary

Communicate and coordinate among clinical and animal studies, help experiment setup and cleanup. Maintenance of lab supplies, stock checking and ordering, help set up and cleanup before and after studies. Animal husbandry, peri-operation care and recording. Experience with rodent, piglet, or pig preferred. Processing of tissue samples, including animal perfusion, tissue collection, fixation, embedding, and slicing. Histological staining, including chemicals or immuno-staining of processed tissue samples. Basic data analysis and data entry. Assist in monitoring inventory of lab supplies. Purchase, organize and maintain supplies necessary for the conduct of research studies. Organize and maintain records according to established procedures. Photocopying, handling phone calls and general duties to provide upkeep for lab facility.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Some experience with rodent, piglet, or pig preferred.



Deadline to Apply
06/03/2025


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