Service Core Director

Job Title
Service Core Director

Requisition Number
RE53102

Working Title

Department Name
40836:Mass Spectrometry Service Center

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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Required Related Experience

7 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift

Monday – Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm; and occasional nights & weekends as needed.

Job Summary

The Mass Spectrometry Core Facility Director at the University of Kentucky provides strategic and scientific leadership guiding innovation, growth, and operational excellence. The role leads the development and implementation of novel analytical methodologies and emerging technologies to expand service offerings and maintain competitive positioning. The Mass Spectrometry Director represents the facility in institutional research initiatives, collaborates with advisory committees to set priorities, and manages large-scale projects that enhance core capabilities and address complex research needs. The role also focuses on partnership development and funding acquisition, cultivating relationships with researchers, industry partners, and funding agencies to secure internal and external resources. In addition, the position oversees multiple disciplines within the technique of mass spectrometry, supervises facility management staff, establishes performance and professional development benchmarks, and fosters a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the core facility.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
02/22/2026

Our University Community

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