Temporary Research Tech (Jaramillo Lab)

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

Physical Requirements

Sitting and standing for long periods of time; lifting and/or carrying up to 15 lbs; reaching and bending; using step ladder to reach objects on upper shelving

Shift

M-F , with occasional evenings and/or weekends due to experiments

Job Summary

Dr. Anel Jaramillo in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department in the College of Pharmacy is seeking a full-time, temporary, preclinical research technician position.

The primary responsibility will be to conduct general laboratory management and assist with research projects that examine the function of neural circuits regulating anxiety and alcohol-related behaviors. This includes but is not limited to, rodent care, stereotaxic surgery, brain dissections, tissue analysis, basic microscopy and behavioral data collection.

Additionally, the individual will maintain research space, manage general inventory, maintain safety documentation, maintain good laboratory practices, and a safe working environment according to standard procedures. No research experience is required.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Animal handling and/or some lab experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or equivalent field.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/30/2026

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Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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