Research Analyst

Job Title
Research Analyst

Requisition Number
RE53577

Working Title

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

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 lab equipment, sample filing, sample destruction, monitoring & ordering lab supplies & maintaining a clean and orderly laboratory working area. Some training of students may be 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 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

Basic keyboarding for database (i.e. Excel, Access) entry. Manual dexterity and acceptable vision are critical.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

AOSA/SCST certification in purity or viability testing preferred.

Deadline to Apply
03/29/2026

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