Diagnostic Technician

Job Title
Diagnostic Technician


Requisition Number
RE51593


Working Title

Department Name
81250:VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
41


Salary Range
$15.83-25.30/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


BA




Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


3 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

The nature of the duties of this position require sustained physical effort involving manual skill, lifting over 50 lbs, dexterity, and hand/eye coordination.



Shift

40 Hours per week; weekends and some holidays required. Days/times vary.



Job Summary

The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL) develops and applies state-of-the-art diagnostic methodology to improve animal health and marketability, to protect the public health and to assist in the preservation of the human­-animal bond through the principles of One Health. For additional information on the UKVDL, please click here.

This position in the Necropsy Department works under the guidance of the Research Analyst and/or Diagnostic Laboratory Supervisor as a member of a team of 3 principal laboratory technicians that assist a large group of veterinary pathologists in doing animal necropsy examinations. Additional duties including maintaining a safe/effective work environment by cleaning and maintain the necropsy laboratory.

This position is located at the Coldstream Research Campus off Newtown Pike (great location and free parking).

As a part of the University of Kentucky, we also offer exceptional benefits. The Martin­-Gatton
College of Agriculture, Food and Environment fosters a supportive workplace with professional development opportunities, including a formal mentoring program, a staff development fund and a dedicated staff recognition program.

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, Click Here.

Internal Employee Being Considered



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Ability to safely operate well saw, striker saw, and band saw(meat saw.)



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Knowledge of anatomy and necropsy and/or surgery experience is preferred. Ability to work independently on tissue dissection tasks, as directed by pathology staff.



Deadline to Apply
09/17/2025


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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.