Research Associate Senior

University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Research Associate Senior Requisition Number RE50513 Working Title Cardiac Biobank Operations Manager Department Name 7H354:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - CARDIOLO 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: Required Related Experience 3 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing, pulling of objects up to 25 pounds. Sitting for long periods working at computer. Standing for long periods in a lab. Shift Monday through Friday, dayshift. Rare weekends, rare nights. Job Summary The Division of Cardiology is seeking a qualified candidate to independently perform experiments in the Campbell Muscle Lab and facilitate biobank operations. This individual will serve as a resource to others in the lab as well as prepare initial data analysis. The primary focus of the position will be to lead the important work of the cardiac biobank. The Research Associate will be responsible for assuring all appropriate agreements are in place for specimen sharing, manage the specimen inventory, assist the director with regulatory compliance activities, and be a liaison with the organ donor team as well as the clinical teams as it relates to specimen procurement. They will also be responsible for ordering supplies and ensuring collection readiness. The Research Associate will be part of the collection team as well as help record relevant clinical data in the REDCap database. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities MS Office suite proficiency; laboratory skills; time management skills. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience Master's degree or equivalent and 5 years related experience preferred. Deadline to Apply 06/10/2025 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. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have experience working with biobanks? Yes No * Do you have experience with molecular lab techniques? Yes No * Do you have experience with writing or editing manuscripts, publications, or grants? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Curriculum Vita Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI272746478