Scientist II

Job Title
Scientist II

Requisition Number
RE54664

Working Title
Scientist II

Department Name
7H750:PHYSIOLOGY

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
46

Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

PhD

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Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

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

This position requires managing multiple ongoing collaborative projects, experimental design, preparing samples, personnel training and management, and data management and analysis with the end result being publications and grant applications.

The successful applicant will be expected to be highly organized, able to demonstrate the ability to generate experimental data, to have strong writing and communication skills, and to be a team player.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred degree in a related field (science preferred) and Research laboratory experience

Deadline to Apply
06/11/2026

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