Job Description

Posting Details

Job Title

Scientist III

Requisition Number

RE51685

Working Title

Department Name

8H007:Biomedical Engineering

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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Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., sitting for long periods of time, and standing for long periods of time, etc.

Shift

Mon- Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Summary

The Research Scientist will serve with principal or co-principal responsibilities for sponsored projects, requiring advanced training and expertise in the relevant scientific discipline. This role involves planning, designing, and leading independent and collaborative research projects; conducting experimental studies; collecting, processing, and analyzing data; and performing complex statistical analyses to ensure the validity and reliability of results. The scientist will operate and maintain specialized scientific equipment, develop and validate new protocols, and contribute to grant writing and proposal development. Responsibilities also include preparing and presenting research findings through scientific conferences and peer-reviewed publications, supervising and training graduate and undergraduate students as well as research staff, and ensuring a safe, efficient, and collaborative laboratory environment through proper training, supply management, and equipment maintenance. The Research Scientist is expected to demonstrate expertise in the field, remain current with scientific literature, and apply new knowledge to advance ongoing and future research programs.



IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Cancer immunology; and Gene Editing.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Nanomedicine, molecular biology.

Deadline to Apply

10/01/2025

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