Service Laboratory Supervisor at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleService Laboratory SupervisorRequisition NumberRE52843Working TitleDepartment Name81240:REGULATORY SERVICESWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level44Salary Range$43,805-70,075/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsSitting for long periods of time, and good eyesight.ShiftPrimarily days.Job SummaryThe Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Division of Regulatory Services seeks a Service Lab Supervisor. This position provides supervision of analytical staff for mandated seed testing facility including all germination and purity testing activities, which contributes to the tripartite (research, service, and education) unit mission. Ensures accurate and timely seed quality analysis for regulatory program, producers, agribusiness firms, researchers and others based on scientific principles and common sense.

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is a welcoming workplace that offers a variety of employee enhancement initiatives, such as a formal mentoring program and a staff professional development fund. To find out more about M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesBasic keyboarding & software familiarity. Manual dexterity/adequate vision critical.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/ExperienceWork toward and obtain necessary certification(s) to maintain voting member status with AOSA.Deadline to Apply01/25/2026Our University CommunityWe 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. * Please select which of the following best represents your educational training completed.
   • Less than High School or GED
   • High School or GED
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelor’s Degree
   • Master’s Degree
   • PhD
   • Other
2. * Which statement most adequately describes your analytical skills. 1=None. 2=Very Limited. Information for analysis comes from other sources. 3=Moderate. Develop means of collecting data and receive data from other sources. 4=Extensive. Hands on. Coordinates, computes, and monitors all areas of the information being sought.
   • 1
   • 2
   • 3
   • 4
3. * What is the maximum number of employees you supervised for a full-time employment period of at least one year?
   • None
   • One
   • Two
   • Three
   • Four
   • Five or more
4. * How many years of experience do you have working in an analytical laboratory setting?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years, up through 7 years
   • More than 7 years, up through 10 years
   • More than 10 years
5. * Describe your experience in leading a team or an organization. What is your approach to leadership?

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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