STEPS Lab Tech
Job description
Job Title:
STEPS Lab Tech
Requisition Number:TE05401
Department Name:H3200:Laboratory Services
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Salary Range:$15.26/hour
Type of Position:Temporary
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Physical Requirements:Must be able to pick up and carry up to 10 pounds. Will have repetitive motion with setting or standing for long periods of time.
Shift:Various
Job Summary:Employee will be responsible for supporting the Microbiology Laboratory. These responsibilities could be answering the phone, electronically receiving samples or assembling COVID collection kits.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:Must be attention to detail oriented, ability to self start and stay on task. Computer skills, data entry or keyboard proficient is a plus.
Prefer to recruit employees that have an associates degree or equivalent per university standards, so that if we wanted to hire full-time they would qualify for the regular positions.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :No
Deadline to Apply:03/05/2021
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.
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.