Job Description:
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details Posting Details
| Job Title | Laboratory Technician |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE47045 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 7K300:PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES |
| 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 |
| 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 | Sitting and standing for long periods of time; stooping, bending and climbing up on a step ladder; carrying and lifting up to 15 lbs. |
| Shift | Monday – Friday; typically 8:00am – 5:00pm; occasional night and weekend based on experiment needs. |
| Job Summary | The laboratory of Dr. Caroline Geisler, in the College of Pharmacy, is seeking a Laboratory Technician. The Laboratory Technician will provide support for animal (mice and rats) behavioral experiments alongside student or external lab collaborations evaluating the pharmacological effect of a drug compound or transgenic manipulation on energy balance and metabolism. Common assessments include body weights, food intake, glucose tolerance tests, blood collections, and assisting with dissections and tissue processing. Coordinate and reserve equipment and procedure rooms required for performing experimental work. Collect and record data generated from experiments. They will also maintain documentation for and monitor compliance with safety regulatory policies and procedures. They will process animal blood and tissue samples and maintain mouse colony. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | |
| Deadline to Apply | 09/15/2024 |
| 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
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- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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