Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title Research Analyst Requisition Number RE55007 Working Title Research Analyst - Histomorphometrist Department Name 7H362:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - NEPHROLO Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 42 Salary Range $17.76-28.43/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education
MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience
No experience required.
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None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs. & sitting long periods of time.
Shift
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Job Summary
This position will lead and execute specialized bone histology and histomorphometry services spanning clinical bone biopsies (e.g., transiliac crest biopsies with/without tetracycline labeling) and preclinical animal studies (rodents and large animals as applicable).
The role includes processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, image acquisition, quantitative analysis, and reporting following established guidelines (e.g., standardized nomenclature and indices), and documenting results, quality assurance, and lab supervision. The position is central to clinical care pathways for patients with metabolic bone disease and to translational/experimental studies evaluating bone structure, formation, and resorption.
Expertise with micro computed tomography (micro CT) and other bone imaging modalities is highly desirable.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience
0-2 years research and/or laboratory experience.
Deadline to Apply 07/16/2026 Our University Community
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