Laboratory Technician Senior

Job Title
Laboratory Technician Senior


Requisition Number
RE47625


Working Title

Department Name
81250:VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY


Work Location
Coldstream campus - Lexington, KY


Grade Level
40


Salary Range
$15.30-24.50/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

Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Sitting/standing for extended periods of time as well as extended periods of repetitive motion and general laboratory duties required as part of this position.



Shift

Days (hours slightly flexible); Monday- Friday (40 hrs/wk).



Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL} seeks a Senior Laboratory Technician. The duties for this position in the Molecular Section of the UKVDL include process specimens; run diagnostic assays; evaluate results; keep proper records and report results; database management; bioinformatics; and assist in the training of other employees as needed.

The position includes exceptional benefits as a part of the University of Kentucky and is located at the Coldstream Research Campus off Newtown Pike (great location and free parking). For additional information on the Laboratory (UKVDL}, please click here.

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is an inclusive and welcoming workplace that offers a variety of employee enhancement initiatives, such as a formal mentoring program and a staff professional development fund. To find out more about M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky visit http://www.ca.uky.edu/



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Office including Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, and specialty bioinformatics software.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor of Science plus two or more years related experience preferred.



Deadline to Apply
01/01/2025


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