Agriculture Research Specialist Sr

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 11 days ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Agriculture Research Specialist Sr
Requisition Number RE45329
Working Title
Department Name 81120:PLANT PATHOLOGY
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 46
Salary Range $51,491-84,950/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

3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Extended periods of sitting and standing.
Shift
Primarily days.
Job Summary
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture Food and Environment, department of Plant Pathology seeks a candidate with strong interpersonal and management skills to serve as the Research Specialist Senior. Plant Pathology is a vibrant research community and are leaders in the field. We offer exceptional laboratories and equipment to conduct cutting-edge research in order to serve the practical needs of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.


The Research Specialist Senior position serves a crucial function as intermediary between the Private Investigator and lab personnel and provides essential daily management and oversight of the enterprise. Duties include statistical and bioinformatics data analysis, researching experimental strategies and protocols, providing input on proposals, supervision of lab personnel, oversight of equipment/inventory, and assuring compliance as well as oversight of safety. This position includes excellent benefits and provides opportunities for professional development. For additional information on the Plant Pathology department please Click Here .
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is an inclusive and welcoming workplace that offers a variety of employee enhancement initiatives, such as a formal mentoring program and a staff professional development fund. To find out more about M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here .
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Filemaker, Geneious, Dropbox and wikki.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply 05/16/2024
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.

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