Laboratory Technician Senior

University of Kentucky   Lexington, KY   Full-time     Science
Posted on April 18, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Laboratory Technician Senior

Requisition Number

RE44948

Working Title

Lab Tech Sr.

Department Name

7H030:SANDERS-BROWN CTR ON AGING

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

BS

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Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

May require long periods of sitting and/or standing; may require lifting up to 25lbs

Shift

Primarily day shift. May require some nights and weekends.

Job Summary

The Morganti Lab is hiring for a Lab Technician Senior to assist with ongoing projects involving animal models of neurodengerative diseases.

The ideal candidate has documented experience in a research lab setting working with mouse models, preference will be given for individuals with documented experience in assessing behavioral/cognitive dysfunction, histological imaging, immunohistochemistry, and animal colony maintenance.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

04/24/2024

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 backgrounds, 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 background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * How many years experience do you have in a research lab setting?
    • 0-6 months
    • 6 months to 1 year
    • 1-2 years
    • 2-5 years
    • 5 or more
  2. * How many years experience do you have for conducting rodent behavioral assays?
    • 0-6 months
    • 6 months to 1 year
    • 1-2 years
    • 2-5 years
    • 5 or more
  3. * How many years experience do you have working with biochemical assays (e.g. RT-PCR, ELISA, WB, etc.)?
    • 0-6 months
    • 6 months to 1 year
    • 1-2 years
    • 2-5 years
    • 5 or more
  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. Curriculum Vita
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter