Laboratory Technician

Job Title
Laboratory Technician


Requisition Number
RE45480


Working Title
Laboratory Technician


Department Name
7H400:Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Gen


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
40


Salary Range
$15.30-24.50/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

Standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time; lifting and/or walking with light-weight objects.



Shift

Monday-Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; and occasional evenings and weekends.



Job Summary

This position is to specifically manage a research lab, recently relocated to UK from another university. The lab is midsize (4-6 members) and the major responsibility will be to manage the lab purchases, procurement of goods, general lab maintenance. In addition, there will be opportunities to be involved in research with a skilled member in the lab. Training will be provided as needed. The lab is run by NIH-funded grants and the major goal of the lab is to continue to secure funding, and based on research requirements, the job may change, from purchasing to research, so flexibility would be required. Since this is a new lab at UK, there is active general lab maintenance and procurement ongoing.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Work Independently and provide thoughtful deductive reasoning.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Some lab experience preferred, but not required.



Deadline to Apply
10/28/2024


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