Deadline
Oct 29, 2026
Closing in 10 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
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Posted
Oct 15, 2026
Offered salary$21.48-34.36/hour
About the role
Research Analyst Principal
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Posting Details
Posting Details| Job Title | Research Analyst Principal |
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| Requisition Number | RE56116 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 81070:ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 44 |
| Salary Range | $21.48-34.36/hour |
| 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 | 2 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Stand/sit for long periods |
| Shift | Monday – Friday (Typically 8:00am-5:00pm – 40 hours/week) |
| Job Summary | The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment seeks a Research Analyst Principal. The analyst will work in the high-paced Nutrition Laboratory in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences and will assist with nutritional physiology and molecular biology research. Beginning in early 2027, the department will be moving to the new Agricultural Research Building, equipped with new cutting-edge laboratory space. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required to be successful in this position. About the Role In this dynamic, hands-on role, duties include, but are not limited to:
Preferred experience with molecular biology, physiology, or metabolism laboratorytechniques. This includes techniques such as tissue dissection, nucleic acid and protein isolation, quantification, and purification, qPCR, Western blot, immunohistochemistry, cell culture, UV-vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, ELISA, gas and liquid chromatography, and/or respirometry. Why Join Us At the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, you’ll find a community that values collaboration, growth, and recognition. Benefits of joining our team include:
Join us in shaping the future of teaching and learning – where innovation meets impact. For additional information about AFS, Click Here. To find out more about Martin-Gatton CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here. Specific Request 1 Instructions In the Documents section of the application, for Specific Request 1, please upload evidence of your experience with qPCR and Western blotting techniques (peer-reviewed publications, image files, graphs). |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Laboratory techniques, organization, management and training, interpersonal skills |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Significant experience (> 2 years) with molecular biology research techniques including Western blotting.
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| Deadline to Apply | 10/29/2026 |
| 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. 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. |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Resume
- Curriculum Vita
- Specific Request 1
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