Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Department Name: Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 40

Salary Range: $15.30-24.50/hour

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: AA

Required Related Experience: No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification: None

Physical Requirements: Occasional lifting / carrying of objects up to 20 lbs. Regular repetitive motion and sitting or standing for prolonged periods.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Job Summary: The University of Kentucky Postbaccalaureate Alzheimer's Disease (KYPAD) Research Education Program will provide an in-depth research experience in Alzheimer's Disease (AD) for recent baccalaureate recipients in the biomedical and behavioral sciences. This cross-disciplinary program – based at an established AD Research Center – will create an intensive research experience, with the primary goal of preparing recent graduates for the transition into research-focused advanced degree programs in AD related disciplines or other careers in biomedical research. Postbaccalaureate trainees will work on focused research projects in labs studying a wide range of AD and AD-related biomedical problems, will interact extensively with trainees and faculty at various levels of career development, and engage in carefully tailored professional development activities. KYPAD participants will work in one or more laboratories at UK – collecting data, conducting experiments, and working alongside established research scientists – while also participating in a structured educational program that includes graduate level coursework, training in the responsible conduct of research, methods to enhance reproducibility, data science, and regular workshops and seminars.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience: Bachelors degree

Deadline to Apply: 07/07/2026

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have an overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or better and 3.0 or better on any previous graduate level work (both on a 4 point scale)?
   • Yes = 100 points
   • No = 0 points
2. * What year was your baccalaureate degree (BA or BS) conferred? (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter