Laboratory Technician

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky seeks a dedicated researcher to assist on spinal cord injury studies in live animals (mice and rats). You will support surgeries, followed by behavioral, histological and neurochemical analyses at multiple time points and help evaluate novel pharmacological compounds for their potential to protect spinal tissue and improve motor recovery.

The role requires compiling and analyzing experimental data and documenting results in clear English.

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in neurotrauma research.
• Strong English speaking and writing skills to record results.
• Strong English speaking and writing skills to record experimental results.

Responsibilities

• Assist on spinal cord injury surgeries in live animals (mice and rats).
• Compile and analyze experimental data across time points.
• Evaluate effects of novel pharmacological compounds on tissue protection and motor recovery.

Skills

Neurotrauma research

English communication

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, exposure to experimental animals, tissues, and supplies.

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40hrs/wk) Occasional weekends as needed.

Job Summary

This position involves assisting on surgeries in spinal cord injury research on live animals (mice and rats) followed by behavioral, histological and neurochemical analyses at various time points and studying the effects of novel pharmacological compounds for their ability to protect the injured spinal cord tissue and improve motor recovery.

The successful applicant will be expected to compile and analyze experimental data and to have strong English speaking and writing skills to record experimental results.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

extensive expertise in neurotrauma research

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/08/2026

Our University Community

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Posting Specific Questions

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