Laboratory Technician Senior

University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleLaboratory Technician SeniorRequisition NumberRE54195Working TitleField & Laboratory TechnicianDepartment Name81110:HorticultureWork LocationPrinceton, KYGrade Level40Salary Range$15.30-24.50/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsWork outside throughout the year in adverse weather conditions (heat, humidity, cold).
Bending/lifting/moving objects up to 50 lbs. Climb up and down ladders while carrying loads.
Walking on slippery and uneven surfaces. Standing for long periods of time.ShiftMonday- Friday; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; (37.5 hours/week); may require some evenings/weekends based on research needs.Job SummaryThe Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Department of Horticulture seeks a Laboratory Technician Senior. The Lab Technician will be responsible for both instructed and self-directed horticultural work maintaining fruit and vegetable research crops. The work requires outside activity throughout the year in all weather and includes physical labor such as bending and lifting, climbing ladders, walking, and standing for extended periods of time. This position requires the ability to drive or operate a truck, utility vehicles, mowing, and other power equipment. Additional requirements include operating and maintaining sprayers, along with mixing and applying chemical pesticides. Technology competency includes basic computer skills, operating data sampling and field labeling equipment.

The individual is expected to: work well with a team of horticulturists; follow research protocols as directed; fulfill crop production needs, e.g. planting, watering, fertilizing, weeding, pruning, training, canopy management, pest control, harvest, etc.; assist in the collection of field data and sample processing; maintain tools and equipment in working order; clean and organize orchard buildings and field office/laboratory; run software to create plant labels and perform data entry as directed; perform duties to maintain professional standards.

This position is located at the UK Research and Education Center in Princeton, KY.

For additional information about the Horticulture department please click here. To find out more about Martin-Gatton CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesThe position requires the ability to drive a truck, tractor, operate tractors and mowing equipment, maintain and use sprayers as well as computer skills such as research data entry, operating sampling and labeling equipment.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDrivers license with five years of driving experience preferred.

Pesticide Applicators LicenseDeadline to Apply05/18/2026Our 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 a valid Kentucky Driver's License?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you able to lift packages up to 50 pounds? Are you able to stand/walk for extended periods of time?

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Describe your experience working with farm machinery/equipment.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Do you have or will you be able to obtain a Pesticide Applicators License?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

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