Laboratory Technician Senior - Military veterans preferred

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Frequent lifting up to 10 lbs with possible heavier lifting on rare occasions. Periods of lengthy sitting and/or being very mobile can be expected.

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, some Saturdays, and some holidays (40.0 hours/week).

The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL) develops and applies state-of-the-art diagnostic methodology to improve animal health and marketability, to protect the public health and to assist in the preservation of the human-animal bond through the principles of One Health. For additional information on the UKVDL, please click here.

This customer service-oriented position in the Diagnostic Services Department is a vital member of the team and is responsible for obtaining information to facilitate services and provide details to clients to help satisfy their questions and concerns. Responsibilities include: Reconciling paperwork with specimen(s), uniquely identifying each accession and related specimens, processing and routing all specimens to lab sections, entering case data into LIMS system and proofing those entries. All lab sections are dependent on the efficiency of this department. Diagnostic Services also offers account and financial support to the Business Office.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Excellent customer & communication skills, attention to details, trustworthiness, work independently, multitask, efficient, dependable, initiative & basic cash handling skills.

This position is located at the Coldstream Research Campus off Newtown Pike (great location and free parking).

As a part of the University of Kentucky, we also offer exceptional benefits. The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment fosters a supportive workplace with professional development opportunities, including a formal mentoring program and staff development fund. To find out more about M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.

Excellent customer & communication skills, attention to details, trustworthiness, able to work independently, ability to multitask, efficiency, dependability, initiative & basic accounting skills. Excellent data entry skills.

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science plus two or more years veterinary technician, or assistant, customer service, and/or animal laboratory technician preferred.

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.