Lab Technician - Odor Perception & Data Lab

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support neurobiology research on odor detection and odor perception. You will organize odor tests, process and visualize data, and help with ordering supplies and maintaining a mouse colony.

The role requires basic lab skills, PC proficiency, and a willingness to learn coding for data analysis. A AA is required, BS preferred; shift is days, with rare evenings/weekends for experiments.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with personal computers and Microsoft Office.
• Some knowledge of lab skills like pipetting and preparing solutions.
• Some coding experience is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Organize and administer odor perception tests.
• Process data and perform data visualization using computational tools.
• Order lab supplies and maintain a small mouse colony.

Skills

PC literacy

Lab skills

Coding experience

Education

AA

BS (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support neurobiology research on odor detection and odor perception. You will organize odor tests, process and visualize data, and help with ordering supplies and maintaining a mouse colony.

The role requires basic lab skills, PC proficiency, and a willingness to learn coding for data analysis. A AA is required, BS preferred; shift is days, with rare evenings/weekends for experiments.