Scientist I

Job Title
Scientist I

Requisition Number
RE56204

Working Title

Department Name
7H016:SPINAL CORD & BRAIN INJURY RES

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
44

Salary Range
$44,678-71,469/year

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

The position will require sitting for long periods of time at a microscope and computer.

Shift

Monday through Friday, working everyday with flexible daily start and stop times, with the expectation of working 40 hrs/wk.

Job Summary

The Detloff Lab is seeking a Scientist I to support a research program combining rodent and rabbit behavioral testing, molecular biology, and animal care/clinical technical work. This role blends hands-on veterinary-adjacent responsibilities (daily health assessments, surgical assistance, treatment) with core research execution (behavioral testing, cellular and molecular benchwork) and lab administration (lab compliance, lab accounting & ordering). The ideal candidate is comfortable making basic clinical judgment calls about animal welfare while also contributing directly to experimental data collection and lab administration.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

experienced in: handling, surgical & behavioral procedures of rabbits and rodents w/neurological injury; comfortable making clinical decisions re: animal care; cell/tissue culture, IHC, microscopy

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s degree in Neuroscience or related biomedical field with 2-3 years of work experience

Deadline to Apply
10/29/2026

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