Scientist I

Job Title
Scientist I


Requisition Number
RE51399


Working Title

Department Name
7H051:Cardiovascular Research Center


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
44


Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/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

N/A



Physical Requirements

Moving and lifting object from floor to above shoulders upto 25 pounds. Standing and sitting at computer terminals and laboratory bench completing repetitive tasks for extensive periods of time. Continuous working with materials requiring personal protective equipment in accord with EH&S policy



Shift

Primarily Days Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, some evenings and weekends are possible due to experimentation.



Job Summary

The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced proficiency in mammalian tissue culture techniques, ensuring the maintenance of high-quality, contamination-free cell lines for experimental use.

They will possess expertise in a broad range of molecular biology methods, including Western blotting for protein detection and quantification, and RNA sequencing for transcriptomic analysis. A strong working knowledge of live-cell imaging methodologies is essential, including experience in the operation and maintenance of fluorescence and/or confocal microscopy systems, as well as the ability to perform accurate image acquisition and subsequent quantitative analysis.

The successful candidate will be expected to design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments independently, maintain meticulous records, and adhere to rigorous standards of reproducibility and data integrity.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Mouse care/breeding/dissections, cell dissociation, RNA isolation, recombinant DNA techniques, cell biology, cell culture, Microsoft Excel, organizational skills, attention to detail, writing skills.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Terminal degree (PhD) in a science related field and multiple years of successful independent work history.



Deadline to Apply
09/01/2025


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