Temporary Tech - Lab Tech (Zhan Lab)

Job Title
Temporary Tech - Lab Tech (Zhan Lab)

Requisition Number
DU14757

Department Name
7K300:PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
16.50 or commensurate with experience

Type of Position
Temporary

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

Associate’s Degree

Required Related Experience

Some lab experience – Basic biochemistry skills, record keeping, and organizational skills ; Animal handling, behavioral evaluation and record keeping.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting and standing for long periods of time; lifting and/or carrying up to 10 lbs; reaching and bending; using step ladder to reach objects on upper shelving;

Shift

Monday – Friday. Occasional night and/or weekend

Job Summary

The College of Pharmacy at the University of Kentucky is seeking to hire a Temporary Tech- Laboratory Technician for the laboratory of Dr. Chang Guo Zhan.

The technician will be responsible for the evaluation of the potential drug candidates in animals (particularly mice and rats) for their pharmacological effects. For the animal studies on the drug candidates, plasma and/or other tissue samples will be collected for determining the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles of the drug candidates.

This position will prepare experimental materials (small compounds and proteins etc.) and test potential of potential drug candidates for their in vitro activities. They will also maintain supply and sample inventory, organize lab space, maintain safety documentation, manage chemical and biohazard waste, and submit detailed experimental reports to the supervisor.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
09/30/2026

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