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Scientist II

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Scientist II
Requisition Number RE49703
Working Title Serology Section Head and Supervisor
Department Name 81250:VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 46
Salary Range $52,021-85,800/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

PhD
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
Physical Requirements
Sitting at computer for extended periods of time, repetitive motion, and general
lab duties. Lifting, pushing, pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.
Shift
Days; Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Weekend or holiday
work may be required in rare instances.
Job Summary
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) seeks a team leader for their Scientist II position. VDL develops and applies state-of-the-art diagnostic methodology to improve animal health and marketability, to protect the public health and to assist in the preservation of the human-animal bond through the principles of One Health. This position is a vital member of the team serving as the Serology Section Head, whose job it is to assure that serological testing is completed and reported to clients in an accurate and timely manner, while adhering to recognized medical laboratory safety practices. This allows the laboratory to fulfill its goal of providing a high quality of service to veterinarians, regulatory officials, agribusinesses, producers, and animal owners. This position also oversees compliance with safety policies and practices for all lab sections in accordance with UK Environmental Health & Safety guidelines and regulations.
 
 This position is located at the Coldstream Research Campus off Newtown Pike (great location and free parking). As a part of the University of Kentucky, we also offer exceptional benefits. The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment fosters a supportive workplace with professional development opportunities, including a formal mentoring program and staff 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. For additional information on the UKVDL, please click here.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Clinical laboratory diagnostic testing tecnhiques, applied serologic methods, and MS office.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Masters degree is required by AAVLD.
Deadline to Apply 04/11/2025
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How much experience do you have working in a clinical/diagnostic setting?
    • 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
  2. * How much experience do you have with electronic reporting of results?
    • 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
  3. * How much experience do you have with supervision/employee evaluation?
    • 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
  4. * How much experience do you have with regulatory agencies and audits?
    • 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
  5. * What best describes your level of experience with laboratory safety?
    • None
    • Intermediate - general knowledge, some experience with lab safety programming
    • Moderate - general knowledge, moderate experience with lab safety programming
    • Extensive - general knowledge, extensive experience with lab safety programming
  6. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsightIntoDiversity.com
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • Indeed.com
    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
    • UK Job Fair
    • None of the Above

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