Deadline
Oct 28, 2026
Closing in 9 days
Location
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United States
Employment
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Full time
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Posted
Oct 14, 2026
Offered salary$15.61-24.99/hour
About the role
Laboratory Technician Senior
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Posting Details
Posting Details| Job Title | Laboratory Technician Senior |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE55910 |
| Working Title | Laboratory Technician Sr. |
| Department Name | 7H400:Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Gen |
| 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 | Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs. Sitting/standing for extended periods of time as well as extended periods of repetitive motion and general laboratory duties required as part of this position. |
| Shift | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday, some weekends |
| Job Summary | The Chattopadhyay Laboratory in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a highly organized and motivated Laboratory Technician Senior to support our research program in antiviral innate immunity and inflammatory signaling. The successful candidate will play a central role in the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, including supporting laboratory personnel with research experiments, managing laboratory organization and supplies, coordinating procurement and inventory, and maintaining research mouse colonies. The position will also perform mammalian cell culture and routine molecular and biochemical experiments and assist with animal and viral infection studies. We are seeking an individual who is dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys working collaboratively to support multiple research projects. The position provides an opportunity to contribute to NIH-funded research in virology, immunology, and molecular and cellular biology. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Laboratory organization and inventory management; mammalian cell culture; basic molecular and biochemical techniques; mouse handling and colony management; accurate record keeping; procurement and ordering; Microsoft Office/Excel; strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related field with relevant laboratory research experience. Experience with mammalian cell culture and standard molecular or biochemical laboratory techniques is preferred. Experience with laboratory organization, procurement/inventory management, and mouse colony management or animal research is highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, dependability, and the ability to coordinate multiple laboratory activities and effectively support research personnel. |
| Deadline to Apply | 10/28/2026 |
| 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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