Laboratory Technician
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Science
Posted on May 20, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Laboratory Technician
Requisition Number
RE45465
Working Title
Department Name
7K300:PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
40
Salary Range
$15.15-24.26/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Sitting and standing for long periods of time. Lifting, pushing, pulling of objects up to 20 lbs. Exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, bloodborne/airborne pathogens and animal handling. Effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Shift
Monday – Friday, with some possible nights and weekends depending upon research project.
Job Summary
The College of Pharmacy at the University of Kentucky is seeking to hire a Laboratory Technician for the laboratory of Dr. Chang Guo Zhan.
The Technician will be responsible for the preparation of protein drug candidates that have been discovered in our lab. The prepared protein will be used by other lab members to determine the in vivo activities in animals. They will develop stable cell lines, express proteins in an incubator or bioreactor, prepare material for protein purification, and purify the proteins expressed in the media.
For the animal studies on the proteins drug candidates conducted by other lab members, plasma samples will be collected for determining the pharmacokinetic profiles of the proteins. The Lab Technician will be expected to measure the enzyme activity and concentrations in plasma samples collected by other members of the lab.
The Technician will maintain supply and sample inventory, organize lab space, maintain safety documentation, manage chemical and biohazard waste.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree and 2 years experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/27/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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 Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Laboratory Technician
Requisition Number
RE45465
Working Title
Department Name
7K300:PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
40
Salary Range
$15.15-24.26/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Sitting and standing for long periods of time. Lifting, pushing, pulling of objects up to 20 lbs. Exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, bloodborne/airborne pathogens and animal handling. Effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Shift
Monday – Friday, with some possible nights and weekends depending upon research project.
Job Summary
The College of Pharmacy at the University of Kentucky is seeking to hire a Laboratory Technician for the laboratory of Dr. Chang Guo Zhan.
The Technician will be responsible for the preparation of protein drug candidates that have been discovered in our lab. The prepared protein will be used by other lab members to determine the in vivo activities in animals. They will develop stable cell lines, express proteins in an incubator or bioreactor, prepare material for protein purification, and purify the proteins expressed in the media.
For the animal studies on the proteins drug candidates conducted by other lab members, plasma samples will be collected for determining the pharmacokinetic profiles of the proteins. The Lab Technician will be expected to measure the enzyme activity and concentrations in plasma samples collected by other members of the lab.
The Technician will maintain supply and sample inventory, organize lab space, maintain safety documentation, manage chemical and biohazard waste.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree and 2 years experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/27/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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 Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
