Dietetics Technician Lead/UKHC

Job Title
Dietetics Technician Lead/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE52821

Working Title
Lead Technician - Infant Nutrition Center

Department Name
H3075:Nutritions Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
07

Salary Range
$17.50-27.31/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

AA

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

Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of the position include occasionally holding and/or carrying objects up to and exceeding 50 lbs; repetitive motions; and sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time.

Shift

Variable shifts, including but not limited to 8a-4:30p, 8:30a-5p, 9a-5:30p, and 12-8:30p. Regular weekends and holidays.

Job Summary

The Lead Technician leads the daily operations of the Infant Nutrition Center (milk and formula room) where nutritionally precise human milk and formula is prepared and stored. In addition to performing the duties of the INC through preparation, labeling, storage, and delivery of milk and formula using the aseptic technique, the Lead Technician provides leadership within the operation through coaching, accountability, directing quality and safety practices, training and onboarding, policy development, and other administrative duties.

Internal Employee Being Considered.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Basic technical skills, aseptic technique, communication, leadership

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered preferred

Deadline to Apply
01/20/2026

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.