Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Laboratory Technician
Requisition Number	RE45254
Working Title	Lab Tech
Department Name	7H100:Department of Neuroscience
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	Lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50lbs, sitting for long periods of time to acquire and analyze data and to complete reports.
Shift	Mostly day shift. Monday through Friday.
Job Summary	The Department of Neuroscience seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Laboratory Technician. The candidate for this position will be responsible for managing lab equipment and reagents, purchasing supplies, and assisting with data collection and analysis for genetics, cell biology, or neuroscience experiments.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	MS Office, image analysis, and database management. Strongly prefer knowledge or experience with molecular biology, light microscopy, biochemistry, or genetics. Strong writing and communication skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics or a related field. Experience with spreadsheets or database software for data analysis and record keeping.
Deadline to Apply	05/21/2024
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 - 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 check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please describe your experience using Microsoft Office and/or statistical software.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Please describe your in neuroscience, genetics, or cellular or molecular biology.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Please provide an account of your previous experience working in a scientific laboratory.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * 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
5. * 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)

6. * 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

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

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