Job Title: Scientist II
Requisition Number: RE44482
Working Title: Bacteriology Supervisor
Department Name: 81250:VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 46
Salary Range: $51,491-84,950/year
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status : Full-Time
Required Education: PhD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:: Required Related Experience: No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification: None
Physical Requirements: Occasional pulling, lifting or pushing objects up to 50 lbs.; extended periods of sitting and/or standing/ and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, burns, cuts/punctures, bloodborne/airborne pathogens, recombinant DNA or viral vectors, animal handling (including carcasses) and animal pathological specimens.
Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM/40 hours (occasional weekends and/or holidays possible).
Job Summary: The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory seeks a Scientist II/Bacteriology Supervisor.
The duties of this position include: Culture and isolate microorganisms, assure that all the specimens are processed. Perform and oversee the operation of MALDI-TOF. Perform antimicrobial susceptibility test. Implement and maintain quality of program. Manage and supervise Bacteriology/Mycology Section. Assist with publication and grant writing for acquisition of extramural funding. Assist faculty member/section chief of bacteriology section to provide quality and efficient technical work in a veterinary diagnostic bacteriology lab to contribute to the long term profitability of primary producers of animal industry.
This position is located at the Coldstream Research Campus off Newtown Pike (great location and free parking). For additional information on the UKVDL, please click here .
Work Location: UKVDL, 1490 Bull Lea Road, Lexington, KY 40511 Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Ability to interact with state-of-the-art laboratory information management system (LIMS)
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? : Yes
Preferred Education/Experience: Diagnostic bacteriology/microbiology experience.
Deadline to Apply: 04/01/2024
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