Laboratory Technician

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleLaboratory TechnicianRequisition NumberRE54212Working TitleLab TechDepartment Name7H016:SPINAL CORD & BRAIN INJURY RESWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level40Salary Range$15.30-24.50/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

AA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsSitting for long periods of time, exposure to experimental animals, tissues, and supplies.ShiftMonday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40hrs/wk)Job SummaryThe Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center is seeking a Laboratory Technician.

Responsibilities include but not limited to routine bench work, including preparation of solutions and pipetting; Processing tissue samples, including animal perfusion, tissue collection, and tissue cutting; Histological and immunohistochemical staining; Microscopic imaging: bright field, fluorescence, confocal imaging; Basic data analysis and data entry.

The position will also include ordering and tracking lab supplies, mouse colony maintenance and husbandry and assisting with animal procedures and postoperative care.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMS Windows, Microsoft OfficeDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceNeuroscience-related major preferred. Laboratory research experience beneficialDeadline to Apply05/05/2026Our University CommunityWe 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please indicate your years paid working experience within a research laboratory.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years, up through 7 years
   • More than 7 years

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

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