Research Analyst

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Research Analyst
Requisition Number RE44206
Working Title
Department Name 81240:REGULATORY SERVICES
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 42
Salary Range $17.24-27.59/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
Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.
Shift
Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm (37.5 hours/week).
Job Summary
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Division of Regulatory Services seeks a Seed Analyst. The Regulatory Services division works to ensure regulation of quality of animal feed, fertilizer, seed, and raw milk so that Kentucky consumers have access to superior agricultural products. The Seed Analyst plays a key role as part of this team. The position will conduct highly specialized and technical laboratory analytical procedures on seed samples. Primary emphasis will be on purity and noxious information for service and official samples in a timely and accurate manner following AOSA guidelines. Maintaining confidentially of sample results & adherence to laboratory safety standards are required. Additional responsibilities include monitoring of lab equipment, sample filing, sample destruction, monitoring & ordering lab supplies & maintain a clean and orderly laboratory working area. Some training of students is necessary as well as other requested duties related to lab function. For additional information on Regulatory Services 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 .
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Basic keyboarding for database (i.e. Excel, Access) entry. Manual dexterity acceptable vision are critical.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
AOSA/SCST in purity or viability testing preferred.
Deadline to Apply 03/19/2024
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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