What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist III position at University of Kentucky Health System (Uk Health)?

Posting Details

Job Title	Scientist III
Requisition Number	RE48860
Working Title
Department Name	7H180:Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
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
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Occasional lifting / carrying of objects up to 20 lbs. Regular repetitive motion and sitting or standing for prolonged periods.
Shift	Mostly days shift. Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
Job Summary	Seeking a highly qualified individual for a Scientist III position. This individual will design, conduct, and analyze experiments using animal models of cancer and fibrosis with potential neurological disorders. The main focus of the laboratory is to understand how collagen post-translational modifications influence biology and diseases. Ultimately, the goal is to leverage these findings as therapeutic targets for treating collagen-related diseases. Expertise in rodent handling, animal husbandry, PCR genotyping, and colony management is a must. Technical experience in small animal surgeries, immunohistochemistry/histology, ELISAs, qPCR, and microscopy are highly desired. In addition, the individual will be responsible for administrative duties specifically dealing with laboratory management, financial budgeting, ordering supplies, and maintaining laboratory equipment.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Skillful presentation and speaking abilities, application and grant writing skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and effectively delegate to and manage peers. Plan, perform, and analyze experiments
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Terminal Doctoral degree in a science-related field and multiple years of successful independent work history in the lung cancer and neuroscience fields.
Deadline to Apply	01/26/2025
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