Engineer Associate

Job Title
Engineer Associate


Requisition Number
RE50457


Working Title

Department Name
81050:BIOSYSTEMS & AGR ENGINEERING


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
45


Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


BS




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Required Related Experience


No experience required.




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying of objects up to 10 lbs., and travel.



Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm/40 hours week; and additional hours may be required to meet project needs.



Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering seeks an Engineer Associate. This position is the point of contact for faculty, staff, and graduate students for projects related to bioprocessing, fermentation, and renewable energy. This person oversees and recommends laboratory protocols for faculty, staff, and students on research projects related to fermentation, protein/enzyme assays, and biomass conversion using laboratory equipment (GC, HPLC, NIR, FTIR, UV-Vis, etc.) and assists with troubleshooting experiments.

Internal Employee Being Considered



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

BS in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or related



Deadline to Apply
06/05/2025


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