Laboratory Technician Senior

Job Title
Laboratory Technician Senior


Requisition Number
RE51668


Working Title
Lab Tech


Department Name
81070:ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES


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




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Required Related Experience


1 yr




Required License/Registration/Certification

None.



Physical Requirements

Sitting and/or standing for long periods. Able to lift, carry over 30 pounds.



Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Schedule has flexibility; though may require occasional off-working hours, such as evenings or weekends, for research purposes.



Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking a Laboratory Technician Senior in Animal and Food Sciences. This position supports both the teaching and research components of this unit.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Food Science laboratory management and analysis of food samples or biological samples using analytical techniques in physics, chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology
  • This may also require mastering basic cell culturing techniques and handling small laboratory animals.
• perform literature searches and organize literature
• collect/process research data and organize in reports
• maintain laboratory equipment, inventory, records, and cleanliness of general space
• train and assist lab personnel on lab methods and safety
• other duties as requested or required

This position also assists with food science course lab teaching.

Position has some flexibility in work schedule.





Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Western blotting and other techniques in molecular biology, analytical chemistry, experience in using analytical equipment, practice experience with cell culture and small laboratory animals, protein extraction/purification/fractionation.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in any of the above-listed disciplines plus three years lab experience are preferred. Driver’s license preferred.



Deadline to Apply
10/01/2025


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