Laboratory Technician

Job Title
Laboratory Technician

Requisition Number
RE56015

Working Title

Department Name
7H016:SPINAL CORD & BRAIN INJURY RES

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
40

Salary Range
$15.61-24.99/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

AA

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Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, exposure to experimental animals, tissues, and supplies.

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40hrs/wk) Occasional weekends as needed.

Job Summary

This position involves assisting on surgeries in spinal cord injury research on live animals (mice and rats) followed by behavioral, histological and neurochemical analyses at various time points and studying the effects of novel pharmacological compounds for their ability to protect the injured spinal cord tissue and improve motor recovery.

The successful applicant will be expected to compile and analyze experimental data and to have strong English speaking and writing skills to record experimental results.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

extensive expertise in neurotrauma research

Deadline to Apply
10/08/2026

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