Posted in Other about 2 hours ago.
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
| Job Title | Scientist III |
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| Requisition Number | RE47581 |
| Working Title | Scientist III |
| Department Name | 7H051:Cardiovascular Research Center |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 48 |
| Salary Range | $62,941-103,834/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | PhD |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 3 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Moving and lifting object from floor to above shoulders upto 25 pounds. Standing and sitting at computer terminals and laboratory bench completing repetitive tasks for extensive periods of time. Continuous working with materials requiring personal protective equipment in accord with EH&S policy. |
| Shift | Primarily Days Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, some evenings and weekends are possible due to experimentation. |
| Job Summary | The Saha Cardiovascular Research Center has an opening for a very high level and extremely knowledgeable scientist to investigate diseases of physiology, specifically metabolic and atherosclerotic diseases. Highly technical procedures and techniques involving cell culture, molecular biology, animal studies, and genomics of mouse physiology will be necessary to complete project aims. This position requires experimental design, preparing samples and train/oversee lab personnel for projects with the end result being publications and grant applications. Maintenance of mouse colony and acting as the primary point of contact with the Division of Laboratory Animals. Position will involve being the primary point of contact for lab personnel when the PI is not available. Assistance with writing protocols, manuscripts, grant applications, and providing the review of literature to identify protocols necessary for cutting edge science breakthroughs will be necessary. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Background as chemist or biologist with a focus in lipid metabolism is required, along with a thorough understanding and practical experience in rodent experimentation. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Terminal degree (PhD) in a science related field and multiple years of successful independent work history. A high school diploma and twelve years of paid, relevant work history equates to this req. |
| Deadline to Apply | 10/13/2024 |
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