Research Analyst

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The D’Orazio lab in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics is seeking a Research Analyst to work on an NIH funded project that has guaranteed funding for two years. The successful candidate will investigate candidate bacterial surface proteins that allow the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes to invade enteric glial cells and disseminate to the brain.

Primarily days Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, with some evenings and weekends possible; moving and lifting

Qualifications

• MS required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Investigate candidate bacterial surface proteins that allow Listeria monocytogenes to invade enteric glial cells and disseminate to the brain.
• Work on an NIH-funded project with guaranteed funding for two years.

Education

MS

Job description

Department Name 7H400:Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Gen

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 42

Salary Range

Salary Range $17.76-28.43/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

MS

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Moving and lifting objects from floor to above shoulders, standing/walking with objects up to 25 pounds. Standing and sitting at computer terminals and laboratory bench completing repetitive tasks for extensive periods of time. Occasional job-related travel.

Shift

Primarily Days Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, some Evenings, Weekends are possible

Job Summary

The D’Orazio lab in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics is seeking a Research Analyst to work on an NIH funded project that has guaranteed funding for two years. The successful candidate will investigate candidate bacterial surface proteins that allow the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes to invade enteric glial cells and disseminate to the brain

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 08/27/2026

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