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 visitSkills / 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? No Preferred Education/ExperienceBachelor's degree with one or more years of related experience.Deadline to Apply 03/27/2024 University 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 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.