Research Associate/COM

Job Title
Research Associate/COM

Requisition Number
RE54231

Working Title

Department Name
7H018:Toxicology and Cancer Biology

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
44

Salary Range
$21.06-33.69/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, pushing or pulling objects under 50lbs, walking with objects under 10lbs, some repetitive motion like pipetting, and setting at a computer or tissue culture hood for several hours each day.

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8-5, some weekend or outside of regular working hours possible.

Job Summary

Dr. Guan-Yu Xiao’s research lab is looking for a qualified, full-time Research Associate to undertake a variety of laboratory procedures of technical nature. You will be conducting lab tests, handling animal models and experiments, and reporting findings to a laboratory manager and principal investigators. The ideal candidate will have experience in working under possibly hazardous conditions (e.g. chemicals or pathogens). They will be well-trained to maintain safety conditions and will be passionate for doing work that makes things move forward. The goal is to optimize lab procedures and animal works, and succeed in producing reliable and important results that can be used to make a difference.

Responsibilities:
• Design and execute laboratory testing according standard procedures, make observations and interpret findings.
• Conduct experiments under defined conditions to verify/reject various types of hypotheses using refined scientific methods.
• Establish and maintain animal models (e.g. breeding, genotyping, etc.).
• Execute animal experiments and make observations (e.g. cell implantation, necropsy, etc.).
• Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility.
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Familiar with Microsoft Word, Power point, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Molecular biology or Cell biology, and experiences with mouse breeding, genotyping and maintenance will be preferred.

Deadline to Apply
05/06/2026

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