Laboratory Technician III Molecular

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Laboratory Technician III Molecular

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Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike.

Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

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Regular Full-Time

Hopkinsville, KY

12 Months

Staff - Exempt (Monthly)

Breathitt Veterinary Center

Manipulation of various veterinary samples for the purpose of identification of bacterial, fungal or vital organisms causing disease using molecular diagnostic techniques like PCR or Real-Time qPCR. Supervise other laboratory personnel in molecular diagnostic section.

• Utilization of validated laboratory techniques and processes to identify bacterial organisms leading to diagnosis.
• Utilizes sensitive laboratory equipment during the analytical process leading to diagnosis.
• Verifies and maintains sensitive laboratory equipment through the online remote system.
• Maintains inventory and orders consumables/supplies for the section.
• Documents diagnostic findings in BVC’s Laboratory Information Management System.
• Recognizes, documents and provides input to correct substandard quality.
• Provides updates to work protocols as necessary.
• Schedules work activities.
• Maintains customer confidentiality.
• Strictly adheres to the Quality Management System and Laboratory Safety Rules.
• Participates in university and laboratory committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree in relevant area.

• Two years related work experience.
• Advanced training in microbiology laboratory techniques and molecular diagnostics.

• Previous experience in DNA sequencing and bioinformatics preferred.

• Exposure to contagious bacterial and fungal organisms, exposure to noxious odors and contaminated veterinary tissues and samples submitted to the laboratory.

• May be required to work overtime during veterinary disease outbreaks or with large sample numbers.

$47,945 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

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03/12/2026

04/02/2026

No

Located in the west Kentucky city of Hopkinsville, the Breathitt Veterinary Center is part of Murray State University and is a nationally recognized, AAVLD accredited, USDA NAHLN Level 1 animal disease diagnostic laboratory. The city of Hopkinsville, a 1-hour drive from Nashville, TN, is an agricultural center of the region and has been dubbed the Batter Capital of the World because of its large wheat production and milling companies.

With a population of 31,000, Hopkinsville offers a small-town feel with city amenities, and is also home to Murray State University’s Hopkinsville Regional Campus.

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

• Letter of application describing training and work experience
• Resume
• Copies of transcripts