Laboratory Technician

Job Title
Laboratory Technician

Requisition Number
RE56427

Working Title

Department Name
7H016:SPINAL CORD & BRAIN INJURY RES

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
40

Salary Range
$15.61-24.99/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

AA

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Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, exposure to experimental animals, tissues, and supplies.

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40hrs/wk)

Job Summary

The Iannucci lab is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support research using mouse models to study vascular and immune mechanisms linking traumatic brain injury to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Daily tasks include tissue processing of brains and other organs, immunohistochemistry and histology, microscopy, flow cytometry, western blotting, and ELISA.

This role will also contribute to rodent studies including behavioral testing and animal husbandry. Based on experience and time availability, work may also involve training new undergraduate student researchers, maintaining laboratory inventories, preparing buffers, stocking supplies, cleaning and organizing laboratory spaces, and operating laboratory equipment.

Organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and the ability to maintain accurate records are critical. Previous experience with mouse handling, animal husbandry, histological techniques, and microscopy is preferred.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Experience in lab animal research, computer skills, and attention to detail.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Some research experience and small animal handling.

Deadline to Apply
11/16/2026

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