Laboratory Technician Senior
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| Job Title | Laboratory Technician Senior |
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| Requisition Number | RE48608 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 81240:REGULATORY SERVICES |
| Work Location | Princeton, KY |
| Grade Level | 40 |
| Salary Range | $15.30-24.50/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 1 yr |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs. |
| Shift | Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Job Summary | Located at Princeton, Ky. The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment department of Regulatory Services seeks a Laboratory Tech Senior at the Agricultural Experiment Station in Princeton, KY. The position will prepare and analyze soil samples for soil fertility in a production-oriented laboratory. Duties include receiving, organizing and labeling samples; logging in sample information, drying, grinding, sieving, measuring, extracting, analysis, and cleaning. Laboratory testing includes pH, buffer pH, Mehlich III extractable nutrients and nitrate nitrogen. Must follow safe laboratory procedures, prepare chemical standards and reagents with minimal supervision, and maintain an inventory of chemicals and supplies. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | The applicant must be able to follow written laboratory procedures and safety protocols. Preparing solutions, reagents, and standards is required. There is also some heavy lifting required (approximately 50 lbs). Attention to details and a willingness to help others are needed. Familiarity with ICP-OES instruments, ion-selective electrode methodology, pH meter operation, and soil grinding is helpful. Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access is helpful. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Driver’s license preferred |
| Deadline to Apply | 01/05/2025 |
| Our University Community | 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. 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. |
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How many years of laboratory experience do you have?
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- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years, up through 5 years
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How many years experience do you have managing data and reports in computer programs like Microsoft Excel and/or Access?
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