Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title Scientist I Requisition Number RE54714 Working Title Scientist I Department Name 7H030:SANDERS-BROWN CTR ON AGING Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 44 Salary Range $43,805-70,075/year 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.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
may require long periods of sitting and/or standing; may require some lifting objects up to 25lbs
Shift
Primarily days- may require occasional nights or weekends
Job Summary
Scientist I level position needed. Strong research experience in Alzheimer's disease or related dementias (preferred). Strong research experience in immunoblotting, immunohistochemistry/ histology, cell culture, PCR (required). Strong research experience in human iPSC technology and targeted genome editing in vitro and bioinformatic skills, and animal work, breeding (preferred).
Applicant should have experience in developing antibodies and immunotherapy work. Applicant must have knowledge of experimental design, statistical quantitative analysis skills, effective organizational and prioritization skills. An individual should be self-motivated and have effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work both independent and collaboratively in a laboratory environment.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Strong research experience in immunoblotting, immunohistochemistry/ histology, cell culture, PCR
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience
Master's level degree in Biology, Neuroscience, or related field. Expertise in molecular and cellular biology techniques. Strong research experience in Alzheimer's disease or related dementias
Deadline to Apply 06/14/2026 Our University Community
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Posting Specific Questions
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(Open Ended Question)
How much experience do you have in DNA/RNA extraction?
None
More than none up to and including 1 year
More than 1 year up to and including 5 years
More than 5 years up to and including 10 years
More than 10 years
Explain your interest in this position.
(Open Ended Question)
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