University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleLaboratory Technician SeniorRequisition NumberRE43604Working TitleLab Tech SrDepartment Name7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORTWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level40Salary Range$15.15-24.26/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationBSClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience1 yrRequired License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical Requirementslift, push or pull of objects up to 50 lbs. will sit & stand for long periods of time.ShiftMonday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (40 hrs/week).Job SummaryThe Markey Cancer Center is recruiting a Laboratory Technician Senior to work in a wet lab performing technical lab assistance including: data management and analysis, cell culture, RNA isolation and PCR, western blot, plasmid amplification and DNA purification, ELISA and IHC staining. Organizing and analysis of data using Excel or Photoshop; do some animal work, such as maintenance, treatment and sacrificing; lab maintenance, ensure compliance with general lab safety guidelines along with UK and government regulations; and must be able to keep an accurate and detailed scientific notebook both hard copy and electronic. This position is only eligible for a fully on-site work schedule.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 and resume.To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits - https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMicrosoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Photoshop, basic wet lab skills, knowledge of UK and government guidelines and policies for lab compliance, ability to work effectively with mice.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceBachelor’s degree plus one or more years of related experience.Deadline to Apply02/06/2024University Community of InclusionThe 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 - 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 check and/or drug screen.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().1. * What are your long-term goals? (Open Ended Question)2. * Please describe your experience working in a wet lab. (Open Ended Question)3. * The College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, student, and colleague we encounter. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the College of Medicine values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork? * Yes No4. * The College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within our college, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of these values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience. (Open Ended Question)5. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system? * InsideHigherEd.com* HigherEdJobs.com* Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education) * Latinosinhighered.com* HospitalCareers.com* Indeed.com* LinkedIn.com* Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)* A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member * Careerbuilder.com* UK Job Fair* None of the AboveApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents1. Resume2. Cover LetterOptional Documents Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/xGKWqMh2MQAkyheBRSxxQOPI235728829