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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleDietetics Technician Lead/UKHCRequisition NumberRE52821Working TitleLead Technician - Infant Nutrition CenterDepartment NameH3075:Nutritions ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level07Salary Range$17.50-27.31/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationAAClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience2 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsThe physical requirements of the position include occasionally holding and/or carrying objects up to and exceeding 50 lbs; repetitive motions; and sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time.ShiftVariable shifts, including but not limited to 8a-4:30p, 8:30a-5p, 9a-5:30p, and 12-8:30p. Regular weekends and holidays.Job SummaryThe Lead Technician leads the daily operations of the Infant Nutrition Center (milk and formula room) where nutritionally precise human milk and formula is prepared and stored. In addition to performing the duties of the INC through preparation, labeling, storage, and delivery of milk and formula using the aseptic technique, the Lead Technician provides leadership within the operation through coaching, accountability, directing quality and safety practices, training and onboarding, policy development, and other administrative duties.

Internal Employee Being Considered.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesBasic technical skills, aseptic technique, communication, leadershipDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceNutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered preferredDeadline to Apply01/20/2026Our University CommunityWe 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.

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * Please indicate your years of paid work experience as a dietetic technician.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
2. * Briefly describe your work experience as it relates to the specific duties of this position and why you chose to apply.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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