Laboratory Technician Senior

Job Title
Laboratory Technician Senior

Requisition Number
RE54560

Working Title

Department Name
81080:ENTOMOLOGY

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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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Standing for long periods of time; Lifting objects up to 25 lbs.

Shift

Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture Food and Environment, Food department of Entomology seeks a Laboratory Technician Senior. Under the direction of the project director, the Laboratory Technician Senior will assist in the management of a research program on molecular analysis of hormone action, insecticide resistance and RNA interference. This technician will be responsible for ordering supplies, maintaining inventory of chemicals and other materials, overseeing lab safety and training students. This position includes excellent benefits and provides opportunities for professional development including tuition credit for graduate studies. For additional information on the Entomology department please Click Here.
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is a welcoming workplace that offers a variety of employee enhancement initiatives, such as a formal mentoring program and a staff professional development fund. 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 / Abilities

Data collection, rearing and collecting of arthropods and plants, organization of laboratory, ordering of supplies, supervision of undergraduate student workers and coordination of graduate student research projects.

Knowledge of experimental design and statistical analysis, scientific writing, editing and proof reading, knowledge of molecular biology.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

BS in Biology or Entomology required, preferred MS in Entomology with emphasis on physiology; one to two years of experience in molecular methods or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Driver’s license preferred.

Deadline to Apply
06/10/2026

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