Coffee Roaster - Temporary technician

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

• Job Title: Coffee Roaster - Temporary technician
• Requisition Number: DU14893
• Department Name: 81080:
  
  ENTOMOLOGY
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Salary Range: $20.00
• Type of Position: Temporary
• Position Time Status: Part-Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  HS Diploma
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  N/A
• Required License/Registration/Certification: N/A
• Physical Requirements: Carry objects of 50 lbs. or less. Comfortable working in a coffee lab environment
• Shift: 10-20 Hours per week
• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
• Preferred Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience working in the coffee industry
• Final date to receive applications: 08/15/2026

The employee will roast, prep, and distribute coffee at the UK coffee lab. Additional responsibilities will include aiding in quality control tastings, helping coordinate coffee-related outreach events, and helping train new coffee interns.

Lab is located at: 4321 Emmert Farm Lane, Lexington, KY 40514

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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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