Temporary Tech -Lab Tech
University of Kentucky
Fayette County, Lexington, KY, USA
10/19/2024
Full Time
Job Title
Temporary Tech -Lab Tech
Requisition Number
DU12791
Department Name
7K300:PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$16.50/hour
Type of Position
Temporary
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
Some college
Required Related Experience
Animal handling and experimentation
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting and standing for long periods of time; stooping, bending and reaching; lifting, pushing and pulling up to 15lbs; use of step stools; lifting materials overhead; hand and eye coordination
Shift
Monday -Friday – some nights and weekends
Job Summary
The laboratory of Dr. Chang-Guo Zhan is seeking a temporary lab tech. The lab tech will prepare experimental materials for testing in animals, serve as the lab manager to coordinate evaluation of the prepared materials in animals (particularly mice and rats) for their pharmacological effects, and ensure the lab’s animal studies follow the approved IACUC protocols.
For the animal studies on the drug candidates, plasma and/or other tissue samples will be collected for determining the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles of the drug candidates.
The lab tech will also maintain supply and sample inventory, organize lab space, maintain safety documentation, and manage chemical and biohazard waste.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Basic chemistry skills, record keeping, and organizational skills
Animal handling and behavioral evaluation
Biochemical techniques for animal sample analysis
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Prefer bachelor’s degree
Deadline to Apply
12/15/2024
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