Research Associate, Full Time - Lexington, KY, United States - University of Kentucky

Description

Job Title:
Research Associate

Department Name: 8H700:Mechanical Engineering
Staff

Position Time Status :
Full-Time


Required Education:
PhD


Required License/Registration/Certification:
None

Sitting at computer work station for long periods of time, Standing for long periods of time, Repetitive motion, and Lifting/Carrying up to 15lbs.

Shift:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (40 hrs/wk). This position will perform analyses of environmental samples for disease-related biomarkers of interest.

This position will be responsible for developing biomarker extraction and quantitation assays and will lead development of an on-site sample analysis device for detecting SARS-CoV-2 and emerging pathogens from environmental samples.

Candidates must be enthusiastic about learning, applying, and developing new scientific protocols and working within a highly multidisciplinary team. Will also be responsible for design of experiments, data analysis, mentoring junior staff, and lab maintenance.
Microfabrication and molecular biology

Preferred Education/Experience:
Two years working in an academic research laboratory

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.

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.