Laboratory Technician Senior

University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleLaboratory Technician SeniorRequisition NumberRE54905Working TitleDepartment Name81240:REGULATORY SERVICESWork LocationLexington, 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 RequirementsLifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs; sitting for long periods of time.ShiftMonday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm.Job SummaryThe Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment – Division of Regulatory Services is seeking a Laboratory Technician Senior to support its mission of ensuring the quality and regulation of animal feed, fertilizer, seed, and raw milk for Kentucky consumers.


This position is responsible for performing wet chemistry analysis on feed and milk samples within the feed and milk lab programs. Additional duties include maintaining laboratory equipment, ordering supplies, and coordinating with instrument vendors for troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. Assist or participate in interdepartmental laboratory work, cross-training with similar positions may be necessary and assigned as needed.

As a key team member, the Laboratory Technician Senior will contribute to upholding regulatory standards and ensuring the delivery of superior agricultural products.

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.


For additional information on Regulatory Services 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 / AbilitiesMS Windows, Excel, Access, Outlook, hazardous chemical record keeping.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply07/14/2026Our 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. * How many college level courses have you completed in chemistry?
   • None
   • One Course
   • Two Courses
   • Three Courses
   • Four Courses
   • Five or More Courses
2. * How many college level courses have you completed in biology?
   • None - (0.0 points)
   • One Course - (10.0 points)
   • Two Courses - (20.0 points)
   • Three Courses - (30.0 points)
   • Four Courses - (40.0 points)
   • Five or More Courses - (50.0 points)
3. * How many years of laboratory experience do you have?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
   • More than 2 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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