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Lexington, Kentucky, United States
(on-site)
Posted
1 day ago
Job Function
Other
Description
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Entomology field and lab temporary technician |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU14751 |
| Department Name | 81080:ENTOMOLOGY |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | $16.00-$17.00 |
| Type of Position | Temporary |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | Associate degree |
| Required Related Experience | None |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Include driving to locations in Lexington and Madison counties, doing mosquito field collections using traps during summer weather, and standing or sitting for long periods of time while doing lab work. |
| Shift | Monday- Friday 8-5, (37.5 hours/week), time may vary depending on Lab needs |
| Job Summary | The technician will work on the project Understanding West Nile Virus Transmission Dynamics in Kentucky. Duties include field collections of mosquitoes, taxonomic and molecular identification of mosquitoes, molecular detection of WNV in mosquitoes, and data analysis. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Interest in entomology; molecular biology skills, including extraction and PCR. Driver's License required |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor's degree in Entomology, Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or a related field preferred. An associate degree in a related field will be accepted. Candidates who have completed all degree requirements and are awaiting graduation will also be considered. |
| Deadline to Apply | 06/21/2026 |
| Our University Community | 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. |
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Required Documents
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Job ID: 84610347
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