Laboratory Technician

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 13 days ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Laboratory Technician
Requisition Number RE44926
Working Title Lab Tech
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

AA
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Required Related Experience

No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
May require long periods of sitting and/or standing. May require lifiing up to 25lbs.
Shift
Primarily day shift. Monday through Friday.
Job Summary
The Ebbert lab seeks a candidate that is excited to contribute to scientific research in neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease.
The candidate will have the opportunity to apply cutting-edge long-range (e.g., Bionano Genomics) and long-read sequencing (e.g., PacBio and Oxford Nanopore Technologies) to better understand what causes these diseases and how to improve patient care. The candidate will be directly responsible for extracting and preparing DNA and RNA and performing the scientific assays.
The candidate will also be responsible for strict quality control of the samples and data throughout the entire process. In addition to these primary responsibilities, the candidate will be responsible for basic lab needs, including ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, cleanliness, and organization. Above all, the candidate must be respectful of all cultures and contribute to a positive, inclusive lab culture, where all lab members feel welcome and safe.
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered)
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Prior wet-lab experience, especially working with DNA and RNA, is ideal but not required.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply 04/23/2024
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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