Research Analyst

Job Title
Research Analyst

Requisition Number
RE54227

Working Title

Department Name
81110:Horticulture

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

Long periods of sitting or standing in the laboratory, greenhouse, and office settings. Occasional walking, bending, lifting, carrying supplies or plant materials, and work in greenhouse and field environments.

Shift

Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; may require some evenings and weekends as research requires.

Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Department of Horticulture seeks a Research Analyst. The Research Analyst will provide essential research support for the Horticultural Crop Breeding and Genetics program. The position will support research activities in plant breeding, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, metabolomics, and plant pathology. Responsibilities include day-to-day laboratory and greenhouse coordination, experimental setup and execution, plant maintenance, molecular marker genotyping, disease screening assays, data collection and analysis, protocol development, and training of undergraduate researchers and other lab members. Filling this position is critical for sustaining the daily research activities of the program, including laboratory, greenhouse, and field experiments; data generation and analysis; student training; and preparation of research reports, manuscripts, and presentations.

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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Experience or working knowledge in the following areas is preferred: R, Linux, statistical analysis, bioinformatics, genomics, molecular marker genotyping, KASP/PACE marker analysis, multi-location trial analysis, plant breeding experiments, plant pathology disease screening, detached-leaf assays, pathogen culture maintenance, greenhouse and field research, marker-assisted selection, DNA/RNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, analytical equipment operation, metabolite or biochemical assays, data management, scientific reporting, and manuscript preparation.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Three years experience preferred. Experience in breeding and genetics research, molecular marker analysis, genomics or bioinformatics, plant pathology disease screening, greenhouse and field experiments, data analysis, and scientific writing is preferred.

Driver’s License preferred

Deadline to Apply
05/06/2026

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