Scientist I

Job Title
Scientist I

Requisition Number
RE54710

Working Title
Bacteriology Supervisor

Department Name
81250:VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY

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

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Occasional pulling, lifting or pushing objects up to 50 lbs.; extended periods of sitting and/or standing/ and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, burns, cuts/punctures, bloodborne/airborne pathogens, recombinant DNA or viral vectors, animal handling (including carcasses) and animal pathological specimens.

Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM/40 hours (occasional weekends and/or holidays possible).

Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory seeks a Scientist I/Bacteriology Supervisor.

The duties of this position include: Culture and isolation of microorganisms, assure that all the specimens are processed. Perform and oversee the operation of MALDI-TOF. Perform antimicrobial susceptibility test. Implement and maintain quality of program. Manage and supervise Bacteriology/Mycology Section. Assist faculty member/section chief of bacteriology section to provide quality and efficient technical work in a veterinary diagnostic bacteriology lab to contribute to the long term profitability of primary producers of animal industry. Assist faculty member/section chief with special projects as needed.

This position is located at the Coldstream Research Campus off Newtown Pike (great location and free parking). For additional information on the UKVDL, please click here.

Work Location: UKVDL, 1490 Bull Lea Road, Lexington, KY 40511

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Ability to interact with state-of-the-art laboratory information management system (LIMS)

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Diagnostic bacteriology/mycology experience; QA/QC experience, LIMS experience.

Deadline to Apply
06/26/2026

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