Laboratory Technician Senior

University of Kentucky, United States

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

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Laboratory Technician Senior
Requisition Number RE33797
Working Title
Department Name 81145:Equine Analytical Chemistry Lab
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 40
Salary Range $15.00-24.02/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
Sitting at computer for extended periods of time, repetitive motion, and general lab duties. Lifting, pushing, pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.
Shift
Primarily Days
Job Summary
The College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, Equine Analytical Chemistry Lab seeks a Laboratory Technician Senior. The Laboratory Technician Senior position performs wet chemistry bench work, extractions, reagent preparation, and general laboratory tasks for the purpose of analyzing equine blood and urine samples, ensuring compliance with laboratory protocols. Other duties of the position include maintaining a clean, safe, and secure laboratory environment. This position is located at the Coldstream campus on Newtown Pike.
There is currently more than one position open for the Laboratory Technician Senior. To be considered for each position, you must apply for each position. One application will not be considered for all positions.
The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or related science is preferred
Deadline to Apply 06/05/2022
University Community of Inclusion
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