Diagnostic Technician

Job Title
Diagnostic Technician


Requisition Number
RE48089


Working Title

Department Name
81250:VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
41


Salary Range
$15.83-25.30/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


BA




Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


3 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Occasional handling of items up to 50 lbs as well as occasional periods of sitting and standing.



Shift

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with possible weekend/holiday hours (40 hrs/wk) in emergency situations only.



Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory seeks a Diagnostic Technician. The Diagnostic Technician performs chemical analyses that detect/identify toxins in animal specimens. This position is responsible for duties related to the Toxicology Section of the UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory for diagnosis of illness in animals. The person in this position performs sample preparation (including tissue digestion, liquid and solid extractions, and other techniques). They also perform chemical analyses using instruments including HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS and others. Report results in an accurate, timely manner. Enter test results in laboratory LIMS system.

The position includes exceptional benefits as a part of the University of Kentucky and is located at the Coldstream Research Campus off Newtown Pike (great location and free parking). For additional information on the Laboratory (UKVDL), please click here.

The College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is an inclusive and welcoming workplace that offers a variety of employee enhancement initiatives, such as a formal mentoring program and a staff professional development fund. To find out more about CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, visit http://www.ca.uky.edu/.Internal Employee Being Considered



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Advanced knowledge of analytical chemistry, mathematics, laboratory methodology, and analytical instrumentation.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
11/18/2024


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