Laboratory Technician Senior
Job description
Job Title:
Laboratory Technician Senior
Requisition Number:RE26468
Working Title:Laboratory Technician Senior
Department Name:81080:ENTOMOLOGY
Work Location:Lexington Ky
Grade Level:40
Salary Range:$13.63-21.83/hour
Type of Position:Staff
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Required Education:BS
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Required Related Experience:1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification:None.
Physical Requirements:Requires lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds.
Shift:Monday-Friday (37.5 hours per week); Days.
Job Summary:The College of Agriculture, Food & Environment department of Entomology seeks a Laboratory Technician Senior. The Laboratory Technician will contribute to the research programs and training in pest management in the Department of Entomology. Duties include field experiment preparation, equipment maintenance, collection of natural enemies and pest species, database management, and preparation of training materials. Some travel to commercial farms to evaluate and record insect trapping information.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:MS Excel.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :Yes
Preferred Education/Experience:Requires knowledge and skills associated with research, typically obtained through a four-year college degree.
Deadline to Apply:02/24/2021
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.
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