Student Lab Technician

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Division of Regulatory Services, is seeking a Student to support soil testing and regulatory work related to animal feed, fertilizer, seed, and raw milk in Kentucky.

You will perform soil grinding, weighing, and assist tests such as texture class, with cross-training and mentoring opportunities. This position offers a learning-friendly, tobacco & Drug Free campus.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail with basic math and chemistry knowledge.
• Proficiency in Excel and general computer skills.
• Science or agriculture major (in-process).

Responsibilities

• Perform soil grinding and soil weighing; assist with tests such as texture class.
• Log in help and assist in interdepartmental laboratory work; cross-training as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math

Chemistry

General computer skills

Education

Science or agriculture major

Tools

Excel

Computer literacy

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

Standing for periods of time, lifting 50lbs

Shift

M-F up to 20 hours.

Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment – Division of Regulatory Services is seeking a Student to support its mission of ensuring the quality and regulation of animal feed, fertilizer, seed, and raw milk for Kentucky consumers and to provide educational analysis for its service programs of soil, seed, hemp, lime and forage testing.

This position is responsible for performing soil grinding, log in help, soil weighing, help with tests such as texture class. Additional duties include assist or participate in interdepartmental laboratory work, cross-training with similar positions may be necessary and assigned as needed.

As a key team member, the student will contribute to upholding regulatory standards and ensuring the delivery of superior agricultural products.

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment fosters a supportive workplace with professional development opportunities, including a formal mentoring program and staff development fund.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Attention to detail and basic math and chemistry, Excel, and general computer skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Science or agriculture major (in-process)

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/18/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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