What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate position at University Of Kentucky?
Required License / Registration / Certification
None Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50; repetitive motion related to computer / equipment use Shift Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am – 5 : 00pm (40 hours / week) Job Summary The Research Mass Spectrometry Core is seeking a Research Associate. This role involves conducting analytical testing and sample preparation for LC-MS analysis, including lipidomics, proteomics, and small molecular analyses, while maintaining accurate experimental records and adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs). A significant portion of the responsibilities includes operating and maintaining LC-MS laboratory equipment, ensuring reliable data acquisition, performing routine maintenance, assisting with instrument calibrations and troubleshooting, and coordinating repairs as needed. Additionally, the position requires laboratory management and coordination, including assessing service requests, scheduling lab activities, preparing monthly calendars, and ensuring personnel availability to fulfill workflow demands. Serving as a liaison for the lab, the role facilitates effective communication and coordination with relevant parties. Administrative duties include record maintenance, laboratory organization, and safety compliance, such as developing systems for sample tracking, data management, and quality control, as well as ensuring proper labeling, storage, and disposal of samples. The role also involves inventory management, ordering supplies, tracking service contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance regarding hazardous materials, waste disposal, and laboratory safety protocols. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education / Experience Deadline to Apply 02 / 20 / 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
Salary : $43,805 - $70,075
