Laboratory Technician Senior

University of Kentucky, United States

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

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Laboratory Technician Senior
Requisition Number RE44019
Working Title Lab Tech Sr.
Department Name 7H030:SANDERS-BROWN CTR ON AGING
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
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Required Related Experience

1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
May require long periods of sitting and/or standing; may require lifting up to 25lb
Shift
Primarily days, Monday-Friday
Job Summary
This is an open position for full-time laboratory technician senior. The applicant needs to have a a degree and one or more years laboratory experience. The laboratory is focused on basic and research in Alzheimer’s and related dementia. We are a small but dynamic team of researchers, postdocs and undergrads that are excited about contributing to the laboratory focus on unraveling new mechanism and therapeutic avenues for these devastating diseases.
The applicant will conduct routine laboratory bench work of individual projects which include:
1) cell culture maintenance, western blotting, tissue immunohistochemistry, DNA/ RNA extraction; 2) assist in small animal surgical procedures;
3) help with maintenance of animal colony and
4) perform advanced imaging including confocal and FRAP assays,
5)perform analysis and present results in scientific meetings, such as laboratory meetings and UK based events.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
N/A
Deadline to Apply 02/25/2024
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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