Laboratory Technician Senior

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Laboratory Technician Senior
Requisition Number RE44345
Working Title
Department Name 81090:Forestry and Natural Resources
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 40
Salary Range $15.15-24.26/hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience

1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Walking, standing, and sitting extended periods of time; some lifting of objects up to 25 lbs.
Shift
Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary
The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR) at the University of Kentucky is seeking a lab technician senior to support forest health-related activities, specifically forest pathology research in collaboration with the Forest Health Research and Education Center. Eighty percent of the position will be devoted to supporting forest health research, with the remaining twenty percent allocated to assisting other research projects in the Department (see below). The position supports lab work, fieldwork, data analysis, and assistance with the development of technical and research reports. The position is a 2-year position (with potential to continue pending funding) supported by grant funding.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
sterile isolation, maintaining cultures, microscopy, DNA extractions, lab sample preparation, basic analysis
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Master’s degree preferred
Deadline to Apply 03/25/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.

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