What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at University of Kentucky Health System (Uk Health)?
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Laboratory Technician |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE48692 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 7H750:PHYSIOLOGY |
| 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 | Moving and lifting object from floor to above shoulders up to 25 pounds. Standing and sitting at computer terminals and laboratory bench completing repetitive tasks for extensive periods of time. Continuous working with materials requiring personal protective equipment in accord with EH&S policy. |
| Shift | Primarily Days Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (some evenings and weekends are possible due to experimentation) |
| Job Summary | The laboratory of Dr. Shannon Macauley is seeking a Laboratory Technician Senior to assist with experiments related to the study of Alzheimer’s disease and how alterations in brain metabolism relate to sleep impairment, vascular dysfunction, and inflammation in Alzheimer’s pathology. Ultimately, the goal is to leverage these findings as therapeutic targets for treating Alzheimer’s disease and other CNS disorders. Research duties will include, but are not limited to, in vivo mouse studies (e.g. small animal surgeries, clamps, in vivo microdialysis, EEG/EMG recordings, wide field optical imaging) and post-mortem analyses (e.g. immunohistochemistry, ELISAs, transcriptomics, metabolomics, EV isolation). The successful applicant will be expected to be highly organized, able to demonstrate the ability to generate experimental data, to have strong writing and communication skills, and to be a team player. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Basic computer and laboratory skills, English proficiency, being able to understand and apply both verbal and written directions. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Preferred Bachelor’s degree in a related field (science preferred) and research laboratory experience. |
| Deadline to Apply | 01/13/2025 |
| 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 background check and/or drug screen. |
Salary : $15 - $25
