Research Coordinator

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 26,945 - 43,105; Full time

Job summary

The Biology Department at the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Kentucky, seeks a motivated Research Coordinator to join the Belin Laboratory. You will support launching and sustaining a collaborative research program, coordinating equipment, inventory, meetings, and safety in a dynamic team environment.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to innovative research projects, including independent work up to half of your time as directed by the PI.

Qualifications

• MS degree required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Belin Laboratory research program activities and logistics.
• Organize and maintain research equipment and inventory; schedule lab meetings and events.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of all lab areas; coordinate material transfers with outside groups.
• Contribute to team projects and may conduct independent research up to 50% of total effort at the PI's discretion.

Education

MS

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Research Coordinator

Requisition Number RE55156

Working Title Lab Coordinator/ Research Technician

Department Name 8E300:Biology

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 43

Salary Range $19.56-31.29/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 1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification None

Physical Requirements Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time.

Shift 8:00am – 5:00pm; Monday – Friday; Nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Job Summary

The Biology Department at the College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a motivated and organized Research Coordinator to join our growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to assist in launching and supporting the innovative Belin Laboratory research program while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to advancing scientific discovery.

The laboratory Research Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of the new and innovative Belin laboratory research program activities. The coordinator will provide logistical support for research activities, including but not limited to organizing and maintaining research equipment and inventory, scheduling lab meetings and lab social events, ensuring cleanliness and safety of all laboratory areas, and coordinating material transfers with outside groups. The research coordinator will also contribute to team research projects in the laboratory and may perform independent research up to 50% total effort, at the discretion of PI.

If you enjoy working in a dynamic research environment where organization, collaboration and scientific innovation come together, we would like to hear from. It all starts with here.

To find out more about the College of Arts and Sciences, please visit https://www.as.uky.edu/

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply 09/01/2026

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