Scientist I

Job Title
Scientist I

Requisition Number
RE52845

Working Title

Department Name
7H364:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - RHEUMATO

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

None

Physical Requirements

Standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time; lifting and/or walking with light-weight objects

Shift

Monday-Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; and occasional evenings and weekends depending upon the experiment.

Job Summary

The Department of Internal Medicine is looking for candidates to fill a Scientist I position to support Dr. Chakravarti’s lab on multiple research projects. .

This position will be conducting the following duties: Lab research support, conducting data analysis, providing lab management as well as ensuring compliance in research operations.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Standard lab skills, MS office, flow cytometry

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Lab research experience

Deadline to Apply
01/21/2026

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