Laboratory Technician

Job Title
Laboratory Technician


Requisition Number
RE50200


Working Title
Lab Tech


Department Name
7H357:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - ENDOCRIN


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


AA




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Required Related Experience


No experience required.




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Moving and lifting object from floor to above shoulders upto 25 pounds. Standing and sitting at computer terminals and laboratory bench completing repetitive tasks for extensive periods of time. Continuous working with materials requiring personal protective equipment in accord with EH&S policy.



Shift

Primarily day shift. Monday – Friday, 9:00AM to 5:00PM. Some evenings and weekends may be required due to experimentation.



Job Summary

The Fisher Lab is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our research group focused on diabetes research. The position provides an exciting opportunity to work with basic and translation research at the University of Kentucky.



Perform and document a variety of lab experiments and procedures using established protocols. Order lab supplies follwing established regulations. The candidate is expected to carry out the dailty activities of the labortatory. The candidate must be willing to work flexible hours as necessary.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Mouse care (inc. dissections), cell dissociation, RNA isolation, recombinant DNA techniques, cell biology, cell culture, Excel, attention to detail, verbal and writtencommunication skills.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field and several years of successful independent work.



Deadline to Apply
05/14/2025


Our University Community

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