FWS Fall 2025, Biology Laboratory Assistant

Job Title :

FWS Fall 2025, Biology Laboratory Assistant

Requisition Number : DU13990

Department Name :

1B531 : Federal Work Study

Work Location :

195 Huguelet Dr Lexington, KY, 40502

Salary Range : $12.00 - $15.00

Type of Position : Student

Position Time Status :

Part-Time

Required Education : Some college.

Required Related Experience :

Any work experience or classroom lab experience.

Required License / Registration / Certification :

N / A

Physical Requirements :

Some lifting of heavy water containers.

Shift :

Hours are flexible. Generally during the workday.

Job Summary :

Animal care for planarian worms and three-banded panther worms (both harmless, non-pathogenic species). Preparation of solutions and maintenance of glassware needed for all animal care.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

Basic computer skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Preferred Education / Experience :

Laboratory research, aquatics, and animal care.

Deadline to Apply : 10 / 15 / 2025

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.

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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.