Service Laboratory Supervisor

Job Title
Service Laboratory Supervisor

Requisition Number
RE52843

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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Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, and good eyesight.

Shift

Primarily days.

Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Division of Regulatory Services seeks a Service Lab Supervisor. This position provides supervision of analytical staff for mandated seed testing facility including all germination and purity testing activities, which contributes to the tripartite (research, service, and education) unit mission. Ensures accurate and timely seed quality analysis for regulatory program, producers, agribusiness firms, researchers and others based on scientific principles and common sense.

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


Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Basic keyboarding & software familiarity. Manual dexterity/adequate vision critical.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Work toward and obtain necessary certification(s) to maintain voting member status with AOSA.

Deadline to Apply
01/25/2026

Our University Community

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