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Laboratory Technician Senior

University of Kentucky

Location: UK REC Princeton, KY
Type: Full-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: June 8, 2021
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Job Title
Laboratory Technician Senior
Requisition Number
RE27619
Working Title Department Name
81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES
Work Location
UK REC Princeton, KY
Grade Level
40
Salary Range
$13.63-21.83/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Applicant must be able to lift, carry, and handle objects of at least 50 pounds.
Applicant must also be able to work outdoors throughout the year to complete field work. This includes the heat of the summer and occasionally during the cold months of winter.
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm (37.5 hrs/wk)
During the crop growing season different hours, either earlier start times or later end times, may be necessary to complete research activities.
Occasionally weekends and rarely holidays may also be necessary.
Job Summary
This position will be responsible for managing applied grain crop research trials at the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center in Princeton, KY and on-farm trials. The major responsibilities of this position are to plant, manage, and harvest research trials and prepare samples for analysis. Additional responsibilities will include managing pesticide inventory and equipment maintenance. Occasionally, field equipment may need to be modified to accommodate field research trials. A majority of the workload will occur outdoors in the summer and occasionally winter months and will include lifting, moving, and handling bags at least 50 pounds. Familiarity with agronomic production systems in Kentucky is preferred.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Operating machinery and equipment (tractors, combines, planters, drills, pesticide sprayers, etc)
MS Windows
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
B.S. degree in Agriculture, Agronomy or related discipline.
Kentucky Pesticide Applicators License.
Deadline to Apply
07/08/2021
University Community of Inclusion
The 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.