Laboratory Technician

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

Posting Details

• Job Title: Laboratory Technician
• Requisition Number: RE54311
• Working Title: Lab Tech
• Department Name: 7H750:PHYSIOLOGY
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 40
• Salary Range: $15.61-24.99/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. Timothy McClintock is looking for a Laboratory Technician to contribute to research on the neurobiology of the sense of smell, especially effects of interactions between odor molecules on odor detection and odor perception in humans, and to a lesser extent in mice. Responsibilities include organizing and administering odor perception tests, processing data, and performing data visualization using computational tools. Duties also include ordering lab supplies, and maintaining a small mouse colony.
• Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Familiarity with personal computers and Microsoft Office. Some knowledge of lab skills like pipetting, making solutions and dilutions of solutions. Some coding experience desired but not required.
• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No
• Preferred Education/Experience: B.S. degree in a field of science, engineering, or math.
• Deadline to Apply: 09/23/2026

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