Research Analyst

Job Title
Research Analyst


Requisition Number
RE47503


Working Title

Department Name
7K300:PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
42


Salary Range
$17.41-27.87/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


MS




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Required Related Experience


No experience required.




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Standing and/or sitting for long periods of time. Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 30 lbs.



Shift

Monday–Friday, mostly days (typically 8:00am – 5:00pm). Some nights and weekends may be required.



Job Summary

The laboratory of Dr. Bjoern Bauer is seeking an experienced Research Analyst.

The Research Analyst perform laboratory procedures including:

• Bradford assays
• ELISA assays
• Western blotting
• JESS protein analysis
• immunohistochemistry
• colony breeding and maintenance
• genotyping
• conduct behavioral experiments
• confocal microscopy
• independently perform brain capillary isolations from mouse, rat and human brain tissue

They will also help provide after-hours care of animals when necessary.

The Research Analyst will provide administrative support (e.g., mailing, faxing, lab calendar, labeling, completing paperwork), general laboratory duties (e.g., buffer preparation, cleaning and organizing laboratory and office spaces), place orders, inventory and record keeping of research drugs and controlled substances, assist with general laboratory management.

This position will also collect, record, document, and summarize research data, prepare SOPs, write IACUC and IBC protocols, assist with data analysis and writing up results. They will also train team members in lab procedures and develop training materials and presentations.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

More than six months, but less than one year



Deadline to Apply
10/27/2024


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