Laboratory Technician Senior

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky seeks a Lab Technician Senior to contribute to studies on the genomics and physiology of the sense of smell and its relation to dementia. Responsibilities include mouse husbandry, ordering supplies, organizing lab activities, assisting with surgeries and dissections, and conducting odor perception tests with human subjects.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, fluent in English, works well in teams, and possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proficient and IACUC compliant small animal care.
• Basic lab skills including pipetting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Mouse husbandry and care.
• Order supplies and perform organizational tasks in the lab.
• Assist with mouse surgeries and dissections as needed.
• Administer odor perception tests to human subjects and conduct related experiments.

Skills

Small animal care

Lab techniques

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

BA/BS in related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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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 8:00am to 5:00pm, some evenings and weekends are possible due to experimentation.

Job Summary

Lab Technician Senior position to participate in studies of the genomics and physiology of the sense of smell and its relationship to dementia.
Responsibilities include mouse husbandry, ordering supplies, organizational tasks, assisting with mouse surgeries and dissections, administering odor perception tests to human subjects, and performing other experiments.
The successful applicant is expected to be highly organized, proficient in English, work well with others, and to have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Proficient and IACUC compliant small animal care; basic lab skills (e.g., pipetting); basic computer skills (e.g., MS word, excel, PowerPoint); strong oral and written communication skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

BA/BS degree in a related field plus two or more years of paid working experience in a research laboratory preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/23/2026

Our University Community

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate your years of paid work (or volunteer research) experience in a biomedical research lab.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Do you have paid employment experience with molecular biology techniques?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience coding in R or Python? (Open Ended Question)