Research Technician Senior

University of Kentucky   Lexington, KY   Full-time     Research
Posted on May 8, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Research Technician Senior

Requisition Number

RE45273

Working Title

Department Name

8H700:Mechanical Engineering

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

44

Salary Range

$20.85-33.36/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

BS

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

- Sitting for long periods of time.- Standing for extended periods of time .
- Lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift

Monday-Friday; Days.

Job Summary

This position supports the hands-on portions of instruction in the Department with a specific focus on the aerospace engineering hands-on/experiential learning. This includes assisting with: maintenance of undergraduate experimental labs; training teaching assistants for these labs; assisting students in the lab sections; and coordination with the faculty instructors. The position will maintain the hardware and software for these undergraduate labs. This position will also assist with capstone design projects as needed.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Preference for degree in Engineering.

Deadline to Apply

05/14/2024

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.

Posting Specific Questions

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    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsightIntoDiversity.com
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • Indeed.com
    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
    • UK Job Fair
    • None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents