University of Kentucky
Research Analyst
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $17 - $28 per Hour
💻 Research
🗓️ June 27th, 2025
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- Prepare and analyze fertilizer and feed samples for nitrogen, protein, potash, and salt.
- Provide backup analysis for phosphorus and potassium via ICP, and for THC in hemp using NIR and GC.
- Use analytical instrumentation including ICP, gas chromatography (GC), and gravimetric methods.
- Required technical skills include proficiency with Windows, Excel, data archival, and basic chemistry understanding.
- Position is full-time staff with a salary range of $17.41 to $27.87 per hour.
- Requires a Master's degree (MS) with no prior experience required.
- Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs and performing repetitive tasks.
- Regular work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
- Works within the Regulatory Services department of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
- University provides a supportive workplace environment with mentoring and professional development opportunities.
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Requisition Number | RE50751
Working Title | Research Analyst
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 8:00am – 4:30pm (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 and feed samples for analysis of nitrogen, protein, potash, and salt. This position will be a backup for the analysis of phosphorus & potassium via ICP, gravimetric phosphorous and sulfur and NIR & GC analysis of hemp for THC. Other duties may be assigned as needed by a supervisor as part of a supportive role that can include all fertilizer and feed analysis.
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 | 07/20/2025
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.
- How many years of laboratory experience do you have?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- How many college level courses have you completed in chemistry?
- None
- One Course
- Two Courses
- Three Courses
- Four Courses
- Five or More Courses
- How many years of experience do you have operating analytical instrumentation such as gas chromatography (GC), ICP-OES, LECO, Elementar, or other combustion instrument for Nitrogen?
- None - (0.0 points)
- More than 0, up through 1 year ( 25.0 points)
- More than 1 year, up through 2 years (50.0 points)
- More than 2 years, up through 5 years (75.0 points)
- More than 5 years (100.0 points)
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