Agriculture Regulatory Specialist Pr

Job Title
Agriculture Regulatory Specialist Pr


Requisition Number
RE52164


Working Title

Department Name
81240:REGULATORY SERVICES


Work Location
Lexington


Grade Level
48


Salary Range
$62,941-103,834/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


5 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None.



Physical Requirements

Lifting objects up to 50 lbs. Sitting for long periods of time.



Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm; may requires evenings and weekends as needed.



Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment – Division of Regulatory Services is seeking an individual with laboratory experience and excellent organizational skills to lead the Quality Assurance program for laboratories within the Division of Regulatory Services. The laboratories analyze animal feed, fertilizer, seed, milk, soil, hemp, and agricultural lime. Employee will establish quality control goals and oversee our ISO 17025 lab accreditation. Specific responsibilities include organizing documents, records, and data; managing samples and results used to evaluate quality control; and auditing laboratory processes.

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment fosters a supportive workplace with professional development opportunities, including a formal mentoring program, staff development fund, and dedicated staff recognition programs.

For additional information on Regulatory Services please Click Here. 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

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
11/13/2025


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.