Scientist I
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Science
Posted on April 25, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Scientist I
Requisition Number
RE45067
Working Title
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 to 25lbs.
Shift
Primarily day shift. Monday through Friday. Occasionally early starts in the laboratory or staying later. Occasionally work on weekends.
Job Summary
The ideal candidate for this position will have two or more years' experience working with postmortem animal brain tissue for use in protein biochemistry analyses including IHC (immunohistochemical) and IF (immunofluorescent).
The ideal candidate will have experience in lab bench work including but not limited to sectioning brain tissue; experience with western blot ; experience working with a microtome, microscope skills and data analysis. Attention to detail, organization, record keeping and communication skills are essential skills the ideal candidate must possess.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows, Excel, GraphPad Prism
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
05/01/2024
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
RE45067
Working Title
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 to 25lbs.
Shift
Primarily day shift. Monday through Friday. Occasionally early starts in the laboratory or staying later. Occasionally work on weekends.
Job Summary
The ideal candidate for this position will have two or more years' experience working with postmortem animal brain tissue for use in protein biochemistry analyses including IHC (immunohistochemical) and IF (immunofluorescent).
The ideal candidate will have experience in lab bench work including but not limited to sectioning brain tissue; experience with western blot ; experience working with a microtome, microscope skills and data analysis. Attention to detail, organization, record keeping and communication skills are essential skills the ideal candidate must possess.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows, Excel, GraphPad Prism
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
05/01/2024
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 (*).
- * How many years of experience do you have with microscopy?
- 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
- * How many years experience performing immunohistochemistry?
- None
- More than 0 up to 1 year
- More than 1 year up to 3 years
- More than 3 years up to 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * How many years experience do you have working with canine brain tissue?
- 0-6 months
- 6 months to 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 2-5 years
- 5 or more
- * How many years of paid employment experience do you have working with Microsoft Excel?
- 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
- * 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?
- 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
- Curriculum Vita
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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