Laboratory Technician

Job Title
Laboratory Technician

Requisition Number
RE53633

Working Title

Department Name
7H400:Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Gen

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

Standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time; lifting and/or walking with light-weight objects.

Shift

Monday-Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; and occasional evenings and weekends.

Job Summary

Assist with research to discover pathogenic mechanisms of the Lyme disease bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi.

Duties include maintenance of the lab, preparation of media and chemical solutions, cleaning glassware, restocking supplies, and assisting senior lab members with their research projects. There will be opportunities to perform semi-independent research projects, if desired.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

measuring/weighing items, adjusting pH of solutions

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

N/A

Deadline to Apply
03/23/2026

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