Laboratory Technician

University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleLaboratory TechnicianRequisition NumberRE54311Working TitleLab TechDepartment Name7H750:PHYSIOLOGYWork 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 RequirementsMoving and lifting object from floor to above shoulders up to 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.ShiftPrimarily Days Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (some evenings and weekends are possible due to experimentation)Job SummaryThe laboratory of Dr. Timothy McClintock is looking for a Laboratory Technician to contribute to research on the neurobiology of the sense of smell, especially effects of interactions between odor molecules on odor detection and odor perception in humans, and to a lesser extent in mice.

Responsibilities include organizing and administering odor perception tests, processing data, and performing data visualization using computational tools. Duties also include ordering lab supplies, and maintaining a small mouse colony.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesFamiliarity with personal computers and Microsoft Office. Some knowledge of lab skills like pipetting, making solutions and dilutions of solutions. Some coding experience desired but not required.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceB.S. degree in a field of science, engineering, or math.Deadline to Apply05/13/2026Our 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. * Do you have experience working in a research laboratory?

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Do you have experience coding in R or Python?

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have a working sense of smell?

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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