Laboratory Technician

University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleLaboratory TechnicianRequisition NumberRE54387Working TitleDepartment 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 RequirementsLifting objects up to 50lbs., standing for long periods of time, working around water.ShiftMonday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40hr/week)Job SummaryThis 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 / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply05/19/2026Our 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

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1. * Do you have experience in a research lab?
   • Yes
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Applicant Documents
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1. Resume

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