Posting Details

Job Title Laboratory Technician Senior Requisition Number RE49351 Working Title Department Name 81250:VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY 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

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 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 03/09/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


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