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Job Title Research Analyst Requisition Number RE48605 Working Title Department Name 81240:REGULATORY SERVICES 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

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 Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs, sitting for long periods of time, repetitive work. Shift Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-4:30 pm; (37.5 hours/week). Job Summary The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment department of Regulatory Services seeks a Research Analyst. The Regulatory Services division works to ensure regulation of quality of animal feed, fertilizer, seed, and raw milk so that Kentucky consumers have access to superior agricultural products. The Research Analyst position will prepare and analyze fertilizer samples for analysis of phosphorus, potassium, sulfur and hemp samples for THC. Other duties in a supportive role can include testing nitrogen in fertilizer, protein in feed, and salt in feed.

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is a welcoming workplace that offers a variety of employee enhancement initiatives, such as a formal mentoring program and a staff professional 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 Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Windows, Excel, data archival procedures, understanding of instrumentation, basic understanding of chemistry Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 01/05/2025 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.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


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.