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University of Kentucky Laboratory Technician in Lexington, Kentucky
University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleLaboratory TechnicianRequisition NumberRE53576Working TitleLab TechDepartment Name7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORTWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level40Salary Range$15.30-24.50/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationAAClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related ExperienceNo experience required.Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsSitting and/or standing for long periods of time, repetitive motionShiftMonday - Friday (40 hrs/week)Job SummaryThe Markey Cancer Center is recruiting for a Laboratory Technician. This position will perform routine cell culture experiments to analyze the growth, migration and invasion of breast tumor cells. In addition, the applicant will perform western blot, IF, IHC, metabolic analyses and in vivo animal model studies. This position has a fully on-site work arrangement.IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume or CV.To view the University of Kentucky’s exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMs Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceExperience in biology and/or chemistry experiments preferredDeadline to Apply03/25/2026Our University CommunityWe 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.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).1. * Why are you interested in this particular lab or research subject? (Open Ended Question)2. * Please describe your strengths as it would apply to basic scientific research. (Open Ended Question)3. * What are your long-term goals? (Open Ended Question)Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents1. Resume2. Cover LetterOptional Documents1. Curriculum Vita Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilitiesApply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/7gpoXKF6nVKpVsLJmS77QKPI283108211