Laboratory Technician in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

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Sitting/standing at bench and tissue culture hood for extended amounts of time. Walking to nearby buildings to use certain core facilities. Repetitive motion.

Monday through Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM.

A full-time laboratory technician position is available at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center to study the molecular mechanisms that determine the impact of mutations in tumor suppressors and oncogenes on cancer development. The current project will define how clinically relevant polymorphisms impact carcinogenesis.

This position will have a fully on-site work arrangement.

IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary.

You will also be required to upload a cover letter, CV and be sure to include 3-5 references on your application. As Specific Request 1, please upload a copy of your highest degree diploma. Optionally, please upload your academic transcript and as Specific Request 2, a writing sample.

To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.

Lab safety, organizational ability, familiarity with Microsoft Excel, ability to work well with others, punctuality, reliability, and responsibility, molecular biology, biochemistry and cell culture techniques.

AA or BS in biomedical or life sciences.

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.