Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Requisition Number: RE52598

Department: 7H016: SPINAL CORD & BRAIN INJURY RES

Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 40

Salary Range: $15.30–24.50/hour

Position Type: Staff, Full-Time

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Required

Education:

AA (Associate of Arts)

Preferred Education/

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree

Required Experience: No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification: None

Physical Requirements: Sitting for long periods of time.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

University of Kentucky (UK) Neuroscience – Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (UKNeu-PREP) will provide participants an extensive biomedical research experience in neuroscience, while preparing participants through educational and professional development opportunities to acquire the knowledge, research experience, communication skills, and confidence to successfully navigate the admissions process into a strong, neuroscience graduate program.

UKNeu-PREP participants will work in a neuroscience research laboratory, conducting experiments, acquiring and analyzing data, presenting data, completing safety training, and maintaining the laboratory for 75 % of their time. The participants will spend 25 % of their time developing educational and professional skills through meetings, workshops, training, and coursework. All UKNeu-PREP must have applied and been selected for the program.

The University follows both 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.

Final date to receive applications: 02/16/2026