Scientist III

Job Title
Scientist III

Requisition Number
RE52593

Working Title
Analytical Research Director

Department Name
81B00:KY Tobacco Research & Dev Ctr

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
48

Salary Range
$62,941-103,834/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

PhD

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

This position requires some standing (supervising lab personnel), long periods of sitting (computer and data analyses) and repetitive motion tasks. Lifting and/or carrying objects less than 10 pounds. Working in a laboratory setting with exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste. Intermittent job-related travel.

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00am -5:00am (40 hours per week). Some work outside of normal work hours for travel and as needed for research projects.

Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture Food and Environment, Kentucky Tobacco Research Development Center seeks a Scientist III.

The Scientist III (Analytical Research Director) position is a core research position in the Kentucky Tobacco Research & Development Center (KTRDC). Responsibilities for the Analytical Research Director include research development and implementation, particularly focused on plant analyses. This includes tobacco constituent measurement in both raw tobacco and smoke, as well as the analysis of other plants of interest (e.g. industrial hemp and forages). The scientist is expected to design research, manage personnel, manage budget and present results. The position will have responsibilities in the proficiency testing program for protocol development. The position requires engagement with international tobacco research organizations such as FDA-CTP, CORESTA, ISO TAG and TSRC to help identify and participate in research efforts. KTRDC conducts and supports unique research programs that examine new agricultural crop opportunities based on tobacco and other plants.

This position includes excellent benefits and provides opportunities for advancement. The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is a welcoming workplace that offers a variety of employee enhancement initiatives, such as a formal mentoring program and a staff professional development fund. To find out more about M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.
Internal Employee Being Considered

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Master Degree and 5 years experience laboratory management

Deadline to Apply
12/22/2025

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.