Laboratory Technician Senior

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

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Lab Technician Senior affiliated with the Cardiovascular Research Center to support a large research group and advance blood-disease experiments. You will perform in vitro and in vivo work, manage daily lab activities, and contribute to data collection and analysis.

Daily duties include organizing experiments, training students, maintaining equipment, and reviewing protocols to ensure accurate results while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Basic lab skills including pipetting.
• Basic computer skills (MS Windows, Excel).
• Laboratory animal handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform in vitro and in vivo experiments related to blood diseases.
• Record data and analyze results; communicate with the group.
• Oversee students’ work and maintain lab glassware and equipment.
• Review manuals, protocols, and techniques; make minor modifications as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and handling of laboratory animals.

Skills

Pipetting

MS Windows

Excel

Laboratory animal handling

Education

BS

Job description

Job Title Laboratory Technician Senior

Requisition Number RE55381

Department Name 7H051: Cardiovascular Research Center

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 BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience 1 yr

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. Working with materials requiring personal protective equipment in accord with EH&S policy.

Shift Normal shift is 8 hours during weekdays, but some evening or weekend periods may be necessary.

Job Summary The Saha CVRC is seeking a Lab Technician Senior who will work and be affiliated with a large research group, facilitating laboratory organization and performing in vitro and in vivo experiments related to blood diseases. Daily work activities will require performing experiments, recording data, communicating with others in the group, and strong observational skills. Duties include organizing items for experiments, conducting, analyzing, and recording experimental data; overseeing students’ work; and cleaning and maintaining all lab glassware and equipment. Must be able to review laboratory manuals, protocols, and techniques, making minor modifications as needed. Review experimental results with the faculty supervisor for reliability by comparing data obtained from previous experiments. Proficiency in handling and performing basic procedures on laboratory animals is desired. Laboratory management activities include compliance with all applicable regulations.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Basic lab skills, (e.g., pipetting); basic computer skills (e.g., MS windows, excel); laboratory animal handing skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience Degree in a related field, science preferred.

Deadline to Apply 10/29/2026

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