Neuroscience Lab Technician - Temp

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a full-time, temporary preclinical research technician in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department to support neural circuit studies related to anxiety and alcohol-related behaviors.

The role includes rodent care, stereotaxic procedures, tissue analysis, and data collection, with emphasis on lab space maintenance and safety adherence. No prior research experience required.

Qualifications

• Animal handling and/or some lab experience.
• No license or certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or equivalent field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general laboratory management and assist with research projects examining neural circuits regulating anxiety and alcohol-related behaviors.
• Provide rodent care, stereotaxic surgery, brain dissections, tissue analysis, basic microscopy and behavioral data collection.
• Maintain research space, inventory, safety documentation, and good laboratory practices in a safe working environment.

Skills

Animal handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/chemistry

Job description

The University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a full-time, temporary preclinical research technician in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department to support neural circuit studies related to anxiety and alcohol-related behaviors.

The role includes rodent care, stereotaxic procedures, tissue analysis, and data collection, with emphasis on lab space maintenance and safety adherence. No prior research experience required.