Job TitleResearch AnalystRequisition NumberRE50751Working TitleResearch AnalystDepartment Name81240:REGULATORY SERVICESWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level42Salary Range$17.41-27.87/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs, sitting for long periods of time, repetitive work.
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm (37.5 hours/week)
Job Summary
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment department of Regulatory Services seeks a Research Analyst. The Regulatory Services division works to ensure regulation of quality of animal feed, fertilizer, seed, and raw milk so that Kentucky consumers have access to superior agricultural products. The Research Analyst position will prepare and analyze fertilizer and feed samples for analysis of nitrogen, protein, potash, and salt. This position will be a backup for the analysis of phosphorus & potassium via ICP, gravimetric phosphorous and sulfur and NIR & GC analysis of hemp for THC. Other duties may be assigned as needed by a supervisor as part of a supportive role that can include all fertilizer and feed analysis.
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is a welcoming workplace that offers a variety of employee enhancement initiatives, such as a formal mentoring program and a staff professional development fund. To find out more about M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Windows, Excel, data archival procedures, understanding of instrumentation, basic understanding of chemistry
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply07/20/2025Our University Community
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