Laboratory Technician Senior

Job Title
Laboratory Technician Senior


Requisition Number
RE48649


Working Title
Lab Tech Sr.


Department Name
7H750:PHYSIOLOGY


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


BS




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


Required Related Experience


1 yr




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Moving and lifting object from floor to above shoulders up to 25 pounds. Standing and sitting at computer terminals and laboratory bench completing repetitive tasks for extensive periods of time. Continuous working with materials requiring personal protective equipment in accord with EH&S policy.



Shift

Primarily day shift. Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Some evenings and weekends are possible due to experimentation.



Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified Laboratory Technician Senior to undertake a variety of laboratory procedures of a technical nature. You will be handling sensitive equipment to analyze samples or substances and conduct tests reporting findings to a laboratory manager.



The ideal candidate will have experience of working under possibly hazardous conditions (e.g., pathogens or chemicals). The candidate will be well-trained to maintain safety conditions and will be passionate about doing work that makes things move forward.



The goal is to optimize lab procedures and succeed in producing reliable and important results that can be used to make a difference.

IEBC



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and database systems.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Degree in biology, chemistry, or relevant field.



Deadline to Apply
01/01/2025


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