Research Analyst

International Foodservice Manufacturers Association • Lexington, KY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3w ago

Department Name: 81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES

Job Summary:

The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment works towards developing sustainable food and crop production practices in Kentucky. The position of Soil Microbiology Research Analys t will be stationed on the main UK campus in Lexington, KY. This position will be responsible for a variety of lab management duties, including purchasing, scheduling and maintenance of equipment, training of students, and maintaining compliance with environmental health and safety requirements. The position will also be responsible for research tasks such as soil sample processing, microbial physiological analyses, and molecular analysis of soil microbial communities. The lab analyst will also assist data curation and management of large metagenomic sequence datasets. Click here to learn more about Plant and Soil Sciences: http://pss.ca.uky.edu/ .

Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:

MS Windows

Office applications

SAS or equivalent statistical analysis software

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

Required Related Experience:

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification :

None

Preferred Education/Experience:

Agronomy or related field

University Community of Inclusion:

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.

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