Scientist I
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Science
Posted on April 4, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Scientist I
Requisition Number
RE44747
Working Title
Scientist I
Department Name
7H030:SANDERS-BROWN CTR ON AGING
Work Location
Lexington KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$43,361-69,383/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
May require long periods of sitting or standing; may require lifting objects up fo 25 lbs.
Shift
Primarily days; Monday through Friday, may require occasional nights or weekends.
Job Summary
We are looking for an exceptionally motivated and independent person for the position of Scientist I, in our lab in the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. The primary responsibilities of this position are the coordinating experimental design, endpoint analyses, and management of research projects. This position has a focus on the development and implementation of Cre/lox mouse models of cerebral injury and/or ischemia, histopathology (brightfield and fluorescence), molecular biological methods (e.g. gene expression, RNA/ DNA isolation, etc.). Preference will be given to individuals with documented experience in these areas.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Working with animal models.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
04/10/2024
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
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Scientist I
Requisition Number
RE44747
Working Title
Scientist I
Department Name
7H030:SANDERS-BROWN CTR ON AGING
Work Location
Lexington KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$43,361-69,383/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
May require long periods of sitting or standing; may require lifting objects up fo 25 lbs.
Shift
Primarily days; Monday through Friday, may require occasional nights or weekends.
Job Summary
We are looking for an exceptionally motivated and independent person for the position of Scientist I, in our lab in the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. The primary responsibilities of this position are the coordinating experimental design, endpoint analyses, and management of research projects. This position has a focus on the development and implementation of Cre/lox mouse models of cerebral injury and/or ischemia, histopathology (brightfield and fluorescence), molecular biological methods (e.g. gene expression, RNA/ DNA isolation, etc.). Preference will be given to individuals with documented experience in these areas.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Working with animal models.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
04/10/2024
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
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience working with animal models of disease.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years
- * Please indicate your years of paid work experience in lab management.
- 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, up through 7 years
- more than 7 years
- The College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, student, and colleague we encounter. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the College of Medicine values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- The College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within our college, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of these values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Institute for Diversity in Health Management
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vita
- Resume
- Cover Letter
