Scientist IV

Job Title
Scientist IV


Requisition Number
RE51507


Working Title

Department Name
7H180:Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
50


Salary Range
$81,640-138,798/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


6 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Occasional repetitive motion and sitting/standing for long periods of time.



Shift

Days, some evenings and weekends as necessary



Job Summary

Senior-level research leader who sets scientific strategy and delivers complex, multi-year programs. Directs experimental design and method development, establishes rigor and reproducibility standards, and makes data-driven decisions. Builds and manages externally funded portfolios, leads pre- and post-award activities, and stewards budgets, procurement, and resources to align with sponsor and institutional policy.

Oversees day-to-day lab operations and trains staff while maintaining compliant, inspection-ready biosafety and quality systems. Manages Biosafety protocols as IBC Co-PI. Drives publications and presentations by standardizing data collection, analysis, and reporting and by mentoring collaborators and trainees. Serves as the primary liaison across departments, cores, and external partners to scale capabilities, mitigate risk, and sustain a high-impact research program.

Internal employee being considered. (IEBC)



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Advanced research skills, Microsoft office, leadership, funding management.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

PhD or equivalent experience



Deadline to Apply
09/09/2025


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