Job TitleResearch Associate SeniorRequisition NumberRE50193Working TitleDepartment Name7H018:Toxicology and Cancer BiologyWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level46Salary Range$52,021-85,800/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
PhD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs; Standing for prolonged periods of time; Exposure to laboratory chemicals and reagents.
Shift
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with the possibility of evenings and weekends, 40 hours/week
Job Summary
The Department of Toxicology & Cancer Biology has an opening for a Research Associate Senior. The candidate will independently plan, perform, write-up, and present cancer biology experiments which includes, but not limited to: engineered cells, using cellular and molecular biochemistry technologies (including iPSCs culture, gene cloning, recombinant protein expression/purification, cell isolation/fusion, and reconstituting new mouse prostates upon genetically engineering some genes of interest.
A successful candidate will have several years of laboratory experience with particular emphasis on reconstituting a new mouse prostate upon genetically engineering some genes of interests. This position will educate and assist lab members within the Department of Toxicology & Cancer Biology lab on these unique mouse techniques.
Additional collaboration with multiple researchers in the lab, assisting with overseeing and training new lab members, general lab upkeep and maintenance, and helping the PI produce manuscripts and grant applications will be required.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Suite, GraphPad Prism, Adobe, molecular techniques, mouse work
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
PhD in a biological science or related field, or MS with more years 3 of related experience
Deadline to Apply05/13/2025Our University Community
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