Research Associate

Job Title
Research Associate


Requisition Number
RE47740


Working Title

Department Name
7H667:PEDIATRICS - RESEARCH


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
44


Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


PhD




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Required Related Experience


No experience required.




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing or pulling of objects less than 25 pounds, long periods of sitting/standing, repetitive motion



Shift

Monday-Friday ( weekend hours when needed) (40 hrs/wk)



Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics Research in the College of Medicine is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate. Key responsibilities include:

• Mouse colony breeding, genotyping (by DNA and RNA extraction and PCR). Assist in preparing and executing laboratory experiments, including data collection and analysis.
• Support ongoing research activities by assisting with experiments and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Prepare reagents, solutions, and media for experiments.
• Provide general support to lab personnel as needed.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Research based skills. 



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

PhD plus one or more years related research experience preferred. 



Deadline to Apply
10/23/2024


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