Laboratory Technician
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Science
Posted on April 12, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Laboratory Technician
Requisition Number
RE44556
Working Title
Department Name
7H354:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - CARDIOLO
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
Moving and lifting object from floor to above shoulders up to 25 pounds. Standing and sitting at computer terminals and laboratory bench completing repetitive tasks for extensive periods of time. Working with materials requiring personal protective equipment in accord with EH&S policy.
Shift
Monday through Friday; 8:30am – 5:00pm.
Job Summary
This position will assist in setting up a new laboratory for a new faculty member in Cardiovascular Medicine whose research focuses on heart muscle biology.
This position will also assist in preparing and executing laboratory experiments, data collection, and basis analysis as assigned. The successful applicant will be expected to be organized, able to demonstrate the ability to generate good experimental data, have strong verbal and written communication skills, and be a team player.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Preferred degree in a related field (science preferred) and Research laboratory experience with mouse colony management/genotyping.
Deadline to Apply
04/18/2024
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Laboratory Technician
Requisition Number
RE44556
Working Title
Department Name
7H354:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - CARDIOLO
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
Moving and lifting object from floor to above shoulders up to 25 pounds. Standing and sitting at computer terminals and laboratory bench completing repetitive tasks for extensive periods of time. Working with materials requiring personal protective equipment in accord with EH&S policy.
Shift
Monday through Friday; 8:30am – 5:00pm.
Job Summary
This position will assist in setting up a new laboratory for a new faculty member in Cardiovascular Medicine whose research focuses on heart muscle biology.
This position will also assist in preparing and executing laboratory experiments, data collection, and basis analysis as assigned. The successful applicant will be expected to be organized, able to demonstrate the ability to generate good experimental data, have strong verbal and written communication skills, and be a team player.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Preferred degree in a related field (science preferred) and Research laboratory experience with mouse colony management/genotyping.
Deadline to Apply
04/18/2024
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have working experience with molecular biology techniques?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have paid employment experience with research animals?
- Yes
- No
- * Please indicate if you have paid working experience with mouse colony management.
- Yes
- No
- * Please indicate your years of paid work (or volunteer research) experience in a biomedical research lab.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * The College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, student, and colleague we encounter. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the College of Medicine values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * The College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within our college, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of these values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- Careerbuilder.com
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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