The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking a Laboratory Technician Senior in Animal and Food Sciences. This position supports both the teaching and research components of this unit.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Food Science laboratory management and analysis of food samples or biological samples using analytical techniques in physics, chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology

  • This may also require mastering basic cell culturing techniques and handling small laboratory animals.

   

• perform literature searches and organize literature
• collect/process research data and organize in reports
• maintain laboratory equipment, inventory, records, and cleanliness of general space
• train and assist lab personnel on lab methods and safety
• other duties as requested or required

This position also assists with food science course lab teaching.

Position has some flexibility in work schedule.