Laboratory Technician Senior at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Laboratory Technician Senior
Requisition Number	RE47625
Working Title
Department Name	81250:VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
Work Location	Coldstream campus - Lexington, KY
Grade Level	40
Salary Range	$15.30-24.50/hour
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification	None.
Physical Requirements	Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Sitting/standing for extended periods of time as well as extended periods of repetitive motion and general laboratory duties required as part of this position.
Shift	Days (hours slightly flexible); Monday- Friday (40 hrs/wk).
Job Summary	The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL} seeks a Senior Laboratory Technician. The duties for this position in the Molecular Section of the UKVDL include process specimens; run diagnostic assays; evaluate results; keep proper records and report results; database management; bioinformatics; and assist in the training of other employees as needed. The position includes exceptional benefits as a part of the University of Kentucky and is located at the Coldstream Research Campus off Newtown Pike (great location and free parking). For additional information on the Laboratory (UKVDL}, please click here. The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is an inclusive and welcoming workplace that offers a variety of employee enhancement initiatives, such as a formal mentoring program and a staff professional development fund. To find out more about M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky visit http://www.ca.uky.edu/
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	MS Office including Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, and specialty bioinformatics software.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Bachelor of Science plus two or more years related experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply	10/22/2024
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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. * How many years of experience do you have working in a medical, clinical or veterinary laboratory?
   • 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
2. * How many years experience do you have using a laboratory information management system (LIMS)?
   • 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
3. * How many years of experience do you have in veterinary molecular biology?
   • 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
4. * How many years experience do you have in a veterinary medical diagnostics laboratory?
   • 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
5. * How much experience do you have working in medical or veterinary molecular biology diagnostics?
   • 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
6. * 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
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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