Research Analyst

$36,213 - $57,970/Yr

University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY

Full-time - Entry Level

Lexington, KY

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Analyst position at the University of Kentucky involves performing various laboratory procedures and providing administrative support within the Pharmaceutical Sciences department. The role is designed for entry-level candidates and focuses on both technical laboratory work and general lab management tasks, contributing to research projects under the supervision of Dr. Bjoern Bauer.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures including Bradford assays, ELISA assays, Western blotting, JESS protein analysis, immunohistochemistry, colony breeding and maintenance, and genotyping.
• Conduct behavioral experiments and confocal microscopy.
• Independently perform brain capillary isolations from mouse, rat, and human brain tissue.
• Provide after-hours care of animals when necessary.
• Provide administrative support such as mailing, faxing, managing lab calendar, labeling, and completing paperwork.
• Perform general laboratory duties including buffer preparation, cleaning, and organizing laboratory and office spaces.
• Place orders and manage inventory and record keeping of research drugs and controlled substances.
• Assist with general laboratory management tasks.
• Collect, record, document, and summarize research data.
• Prepare Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and write IACUC and IBC protocols.
• Assist with data analysis and writing up results.
• Train team members in lab procedures and develop training materials and presentations.

Requirements

• Required education: MS degree.
• No prior experience required, but preferred experience is more than six months but less than one year.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a salary range of $17.41 - $27.87 per hour.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive university environment.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.