Scientist I
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Science
Posted on April 5, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Scientist I
Requisition Number
RE44765
Working Title
Department Name
7H85R:SURGERY-RESEARCH
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
Standing and/or sitting for long periods of time. Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 30 lbs.
Shift
Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. May need to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Job Summary
The Department of Surgery in the College of Medicine is seeking a Scientist I.
This position will perform cell-based assays and animal studies. Be involved in analysis of primary data and be able to use this information to design new experiments. Experience with flow cytometry and immunology preferred but not necessary. This position will help new members learn their way around the lab and assist with maintaining laboratory inventory. Keep detailed records of experiments and critically evaluate results in order to identify the proper/new direction to take for future experiments. Analyze the data, generate figures/table for publication. This position will ensure compliance with general lab safety, UK and government regulations. Reviews lab manuals for protocols and techniques and makes modifications.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
04/18/2024
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
RE44765
Working Title
Department Name
7H85R:SURGERY-RESEARCH
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
Standing and/or sitting for long periods of time. Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 30 lbs.
Shift
Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. May need to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Job Summary
The Department of Surgery in the College of Medicine is seeking a Scientist I.
This position will perform cell-based assays and animal studies. Be involved in analysis of primary data and be able to use this information to design new experiments. Experience with flow cytometry and immunology preferred but not necessary. This position will help new members learn their way around the lab and assist with maintaining laboratory inventory. Keep detailed records of experiments and critically evaluate results in order to identify the proper/new direction to take for future experiments. Analyze the data, generate figures/table for publication. This position will ensure compliance with general lab safety, UK and government regulations. Reviews lab manuals for protocols and techniques and makes modifications.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
04/18/2024
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 (*).
- * 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) - * Please list any experience with lab processes and performing research.
(Open Ended Question) - * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- Careerbuilder.com
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
