Research Analyst

Job Title
Research Analyst


Requisition Number
RE50751


Working Title
Research Analyst


Department Name
81240:REGULATORY SERVICES


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
42


Salary Range
$17.41-27.87/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


MS




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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, sitting for long periods of time, repetitive work.



Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm (37.5 hours/week)



Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment department of Regulatory Services seeks a Research 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 Research Analyst position will prepare and analyze fertilizer and feed samples for analysis of nitrogen, protein, potash, and salt. This position will be a backup for the analysis of phosphorus & potassium via ICP, gravimetric phosphorous and sulfur and NIR & GC analysis of hemp for THC. Other duties may be assigned as needed by a supervisor as part of a supportive role that can include all fertilizer and feed analysis.

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is a 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

Windows, Excel, data archival procedures, understanding of instrumentation, basic understanding of chemistry



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
07/20/2025


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