Laboratory Technician Senior

Job Title
Laboratory Technician Senior


Requisition Number
RE50396


Working Title

Department Name
81250:VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY


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


BS




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


Required Related Experience


1 yr




Required License/Registration/Certification

None.



Physical Requirements

Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 lbs., some standing/walking.



Shift

Days, some weekends and occasional holidays.



Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) seeks a Laboratory Technician Senior.



The UKVDL develops and applies state-of-the-art diagnostic methodology to improve animal health and marketability, to protect the public health and to assist in the preservation of the human-animal bond through the principles of One Health.


The duties of this position include preparing media, isolating, identifying microorganisms, and determining antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria that can cause diseases in animals.

This position is located at the Coldstream Research Campus off Newtown Pike (great location and free parking). As a part of the University of Kentucky, we also offer exceptional benefits. The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment fosters a supportive workplace with professional development opportunities, including a formal mentoring program and staff development fund. To find out more about M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.



For additional information on the UKVDL, please click here.




Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Attention to detail



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Experience working in a laboratory (preferably bacteriology section and/or in media preparation).



Deadline to Apply
06/22/2025


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