Laboratory Technician

Job Title
Laboratory Technician

Requisition Number
RE54387

Working Title

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

Lifting objects up to 50lbs., standing for long periods of time, working around water.

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40hr/week)

Job Summary

This position assists the curator of the AGSC in maintaining husbandry and breeding program of the CITES protected Ambystoma mexicanum collection at U.K.

This position will be responsible for performing husbandry tasks, charting and re-stocking supply levels, as well as assisting in training new students, putting together animal crosses and collecting embryos.

This position is also responsible for completing general lab maintenance duties.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
05/19/2026

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