Laboratory Technician

Job Title
Laboratory Technician


Requisition Number
RE50043


Working Title
Lab Tech


Department Name
7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT


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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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


No experience required.




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting/standing at bench and tissue culture hood for extended amounts of time. Walking to nearby buildings to use certain core facilities. Repetitive motion.



Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM.



Job Summary

A full-time laboratory technician position is available at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center to study the molecular mechanisms that determine the impact of mutations in tumor suppressors and oncogenes on cancer development. The current project will define how clinically relevant polymorphisms impact carcinogenesis.

This position will have a fully on-site work arrangement.

IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary.

You will also be required to upload a cover letter, CV and be sure to include 3-5 references on your application. As Specific Request 1, please upload a copy of your highest degree diploma. Optionally, please upload your academic transcript and as Specific Request 2, a writing sample.

To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Lab safety, organizational ability, familiarity with Microsoft Excel, ability to work well with others, punctuality, reliability, and responsibility, molecular biology, biochemistry and cell culture techniques.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

AA or BS in biomedical or life sciences.



Deadline to Apply
05/05/2025


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