Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title | Laboratory Technician |
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Requisition Number | RE45465 |
Working Title | |
Department Name | 7K300:PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES |
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 | AA |
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
Required Related Experience | No experience required. |
Required License/Registration/Certification | None. |
Physical Requirements | Sitting and standing for long periods of time. Lifting, pushing, pulling of objects up to 20 lbs. Exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, bloodborne/airborne pathogens and animal handling. Effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds. |
Shift | Monday – Friday, with some possible nights and weekends depending upon research project. |
Job Summary | The College of Pharmacy at the University of Kentucky is seeking to hire a Laboratory Technician for the laboratory of Dr. Chang Guo Zhan. The Technician will be responsible for the preparation of protein drug candidates that have been discovered in our lab. The prepared protein will be used by other lab members to determine the in vivo activities in animals. They will develop stable cell lines, express proteins in an incubator or bioreactor, prepare material for protein purification, and purify the proteins expressed in the media. For the animal studies on the proteins drug candidates conducted by other lab members, plasma samples will be collected for determining the pharmacokinetic profiles of the proteins. The Lab Technician will be expected to measure the enzyme activity and concentrations in plasma samples collected by other members of the lab. The Technician will maintain supply and sample inventory, organize lab space, maintain safety documentation, manage chemical and biohazard waste. |
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor’s degree and 2 years experience preferred. |
Deadline to Apply | 05/27/2024 |
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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