STEPS Lab Technician

Job Title
STEPS Lab Technician


Requisition Number
TE08757


Department Name
8E300:Biology


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$18.00/ hour


Type of Position
Temporary


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

Associates Degree in Science related field



Required Related Experience

Work experience that involves organization and time management skills, basic computer literacy including MS Excel, basic familiarity with a laboratory setting (e.g. via lab coursework).



Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A



Physical Requirements

Some lifting of boxes of boxes of lab supplies or equipment (max ~30 lbs), some periods of standing >1 hr, some periods of sitting at a microscope for 3-4 hrs.



Shift

Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm (flexible, including 30 min lunch break). Occasional weekend hours to set up experimental time courses for a total of no more than 40 hours/wk.



Job Summary

The College of Arts & Sciences is seeking a Lab Technician to support the research activities of a lab in the Department of Biology at the University of Kentucky.

The lab focuses on understanding the mechanisms behind the proper organization of the cytoskeleton, using chytrid fungi as an emerging model system and employing tools from cell biology and biophysics, with a particular emphasis on high-resolution light microscopy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Research support (performing molecular and cell biological assays, preparing common lab reagents)
• Administrative support (ordering and organizing lab supplies)
• Lab maintenance (maintaining equipment and ensuring compliance with safety protocols).

There is also potential for this role to evolve into a part-time independent research project, depending on the applicant’s experience and personal goals.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

- Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others

- High attention to detail

- Organized and reliable

- Curious and eager to learn



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Biology preferred. Experience in a research laboratory setting and/or experience in molecular biology, microbiology, or microscopy techniques preferred but not required.



Deadline to Apply
03/21/2025


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