Deadline
Oct 22, 2026
Closing in 3 days
Location
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United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
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Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$17.76-28.43/hour
About the role
Research Analyst
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Posting Details
Posting Details| Job Title | Research Analyst |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE56139 |
| Working Title | Research Analyst |
| Department Name | 7H180:Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 42 |
| Salary Range | $17.76-28.43/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 | No experience required. |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Occasional lifting / carrying of objects up to 20 lbs. Regular repetitive motion and sitting or standing for prolonged periods. |
| Shift | Monday-Friday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm, some evening and weekend hours possible due to experiments, but not exceeding 40h/week. |
| Job Summary | The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry at the University of Kentucky is seeking a full-time research analyst to join the laboratory of Dr. Elizabeth Abshire. The lab focuses on using engineered cell lines to answer fundamental questions about how RNA metabolism is regulated by and integrates with cell signaling pathways, and how dysregulation of these pathways contributes to human disease. Daily tasks include preparing solutions, performing PCR nad RT-qPCR, generating DNA and RNA minipreps and plasmid DNA maxipreps, western blotting, assisting with cell line engineering projects, etc. This position also involves organizing and maintaining laboratory archives and routine lab management and maintenance. Organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to follow instructions are requirements. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with basic lab skills including pipetting, making solutions, and sterile/aseptic technique. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | M.S. degree with at least one year of full-time lab experience. |
| Deadline to Apply | 10/22/2026 |
| 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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