Laboratory Technician

Job Title
Laboratory Technician


Requisition Number
RE51756


Working Title
Lab Tech


Department Name
7H016:SPINAL CORD & BRAIN INJURY RES


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


Required Related Experience


No experience required.




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time.



Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 5:00PM.



Job Summary

University of Kentucky (UK) Neuroscience – Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (UKNeu- PREP) will provide participants an extensive biomedical research experience in neuroscience, while preparing participants through educational and professional development opportunities to acquire the knowledge, research experience, communication skills, and confidence to successfully navigate the admissions process into a strong, neuroscience graduate program.

UKNeu-PREP participants will work in a neuroscience research laboratory, conducting experiments, acquiring, and analyzing data, presenting data, completing safety training, and maintaining laboratory for 75% of time. The UKNeu-PREPE participants will spend 25% of their time developing educational and professional skills through meetings, workshops, trainingings, and coursework. All UKNeu-PREP must have applied and been selected for the program.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree.



Deadline to Apply
09/30/2025


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.