Research Analyst

Job Title
Research Analyst

Requisition Number
RE54019

Working Title

Department Name
7H018:Toxicology and Cancer Biology

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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Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting/standing for long periods of time, lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs

Shift

M-F 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, some nights and weekends as needed

Job Summary

Dr. Changhai Tian’s lab in the Department of Toxicology & Cancer Biology has an opening for a Research Analyst. We are looking for someone who has experience in the field of biological sciences, especially in the field of cardiovascular research.

Duties will include, basic lab duties such as preparing stock reagents, purchasing and maintaining lab supplies, monitoring lab inventory and equipment, animal record and maintenance; scientific duties such as performing routine scientific tasks under PI supervision, assisting in new procedures and methods development, data analysis, and IACUC/IBC/IRB protocol submission.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Prism, etc.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s Degree

Deadline to Apply
04/28/2026

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