Laboratory Technician
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Science
Posted on April 26, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Laboratory Technician
Requisition Number
RE45069
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
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
May require long periods of sitting and/or standing.
Shift
Primarily week days. May include occasional night and/or weekend.
Job Summary
The primary responsibilities of the job include but not limited to, RNA/ DNA/protein isolation and quantification, microRNA analysis, PCR, RT-qPCR, cloning, Western blot analysis, cell culture, primary cell isolation, immunohistology staining and imaging, buffer and solution preparation.
Rodent work includes general husbandry, breeding, surgery, perfusion, brain tissue collection, fixation, and sectioning.
Other duties includes inventory management, ordering supplies, biohazard waste management, and general upkeep of the lab. The job requires a good computer skills and basic data analysis.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience with microRNA experiments and rodent work preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/02/2024
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
RE45069
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
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
May require long periods of sitting and/or standing.
Shift
Primarily week days. May include occasional night and/or weekend.
Job Summary
The primary responsibilities of the job include but not limited to, RNA/ DNA/protein isolation and quantification, microRNA analysis, PCR, RT-qPCR, cloning, Western blot analysis, cell culture, primary cell isolation, immunohistology staining and imaging, buffer and solution preparation.
Rodent work includes general husbandry, breeding, surgery, perfusion, brain tissue collection, fixation, and sectioning.
Other duties includes inventory management, ordering supplies, biohazard waste management, and general upkeep of the lab. The job requires a good computer skills and basic data analysis.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience with microRNA experiments and rodent work preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/02/2024
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 (*).
- * How many years experience do you have working with rodents?
- 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
- * How many years experience do you have in a laboratory setting?
- None
- More than 0 up to and including 1 year
- Over 1 year up to and including 5 years
- Over 5 years up to and including 10 years
- Over 10 years
- * How many years experience do you have working with mircoRNA?
(Open Ended Question) - * 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
- Curriculum Vita
- Resume
- Cover Letter
