What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
Laboratory Technician
Requisition Number
RE54003
Working Title
Lab Tech
Department Name
7H400:Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Gen
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
40
Salary Range
$15.30-24.50/hour
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time; lifting and/or walking with light-weight objects
Shift
Monday-Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; and occasional evenings and weekends
Job Summary
The Messaoudi Lab seeks a responsible and motivated Laboratory Technician to support ongoing research.
The candidate will primarily focus on establishing and maintaining organoid lines using sterile technique and tissue culture methodologies. Other responsibilities include processing clinical samples and animal tissues for culture and storage, performing routine molecular biology and immunological assays, maintaining accurate laboratory records, and ensuring accurate laboratory supplies inventory through ordering and weekly checks. The position requires proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with GraphPad Prism, FlowJo, or R studio is desirable.
Additional duties include lab organization, supply inventory management, equipment maintenance, and compliance with biosafety protocols. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Tissue culture and aseptic technique
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
BS and at least six months experience
Deadline To Apply
04/20/2026
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.
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.
Laboratory Technician
Requisition Number
RE54003
Working Title
Lab Tech
Department Name
7H400:Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Gen
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
40
Salary Range
$15.30-24.50/hour
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time; lifting and/or walking with light-weight objects
Shift
Monday-Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; and occasional evenings and weekends
Job Summary
The Messaoudi Lab seeks a responsible and motivated Laboratory Technician to support ongoing research.
The candidate will primarily focus on establishing and maintaining organoid lines using sterile technique and tissue culture methodologies. Other responsibilities include processing clinical samples and animal tissues for culture and storage, performing routine molecular biology and immunological assays, maintaining accurate laboratory records, and ensuring accurate laboratory supplies inventory through ordering and weekly checks. The position requires proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with GraphPad Prism, FlowJo, or R studio is desirable.
Additional duties include lab organization, supply inventory management, equipment maintenance, and compliance with biosafety protocols. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Tissue culture and aseptic technique
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
BS and at least six months experience
Deadline To Apply
04/20/2026
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.
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.
Salary : $15 - $25