Service Laboratory Supervisor

Job Title
Service Laboratory Supervisor

Requisition Number
RE52253

Working Title

Department Name
81240:REGULATORY SERVICES

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
44

Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year

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

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

Standing for extended periods of time.

Shift

Monday – Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment department of Regulatory Services seeks a Laboratory Supervisor. The Regulatory Services division works to ensure regulation of quality of animal feed, fertilizer, seed, and raw milk so that Kentucky consumers have access to superior agricultural products. This managerial position oversees the daily operation of a feed and milk laboratory, necessary to ensure effective administration of the Kentucky Farm Milk Handlers Law and the Kentucky Commercial Feed Law. Other duties may be assigned as needed by supervisor.

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 M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Chemistry skills, electronic lab instrument operation, and MS Windows and MS Office.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
11/20/2025

Our University Community

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