None

Moving and lifting object from floor to above shoulders up to 25 pounds. Standing and sitting at computer terminals and laboratory bench completing repetitive tasks for extensive periods of time. Continuous working with materials requiring personal protective equipment in accord with EH&S policy.

Primarily Days Monday Friday, 8:00 am 5:00 pm (some evenings and weekends are possible due to experimentation)

The laboratory of Dr. Timothy McClintock is looking for a Laboratory Technician to contribute to research on the neurobiology of the sense of smell, especially effects of interactions between odor molecules on odor detection and odor perception in humans, and to a lesser extent in mice.

Responsibilities include organizing and administering odor perception tests, processing data, and performing data visualization using computational tools. Duties also include ordering lab supplies, and maintaining a small mouse colony.

Familiarity with personal computers and Microsoft Office. Some knowledge of lab skills like pipetting, making solutions and dilutions of solutions. Some coding experience desired but not required.

B.S. degree in a field of science, engineering, or math.

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.