Senior Bioprocess Research Scientist

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Research Scientist Senior to advance bioprocessing and circular bioeconomy research within the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering. This grant-funded role emphasizes rigorous analysis, project coordination, and leadership of on-campus facilities to ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will design reproducible experiments, analyze data, prepare quarterly reports, and contribute to publications and proposals while fostering professional

Qualifications

• Formulate research hypotheses and design rigorous, reproducible experiments in bioprocessing.
• Oversee facilities and ensure safety, training, and certification compliance.
• Coordinate project resources, activities, and meetings to meet deadlines.
• Prepare quarterly grant reports and disseminate findings through publications.

Responsibilities

• Formulate research hypotheses and independently design and execute rigorous experiments related to bioprocessing and circular bioeconomy.
• Oversee research facilities CEBA 169, 170, and 172 ensuring facilities and equipment are maintained and safety training is current.
• Coordinate project resources, activities, decision points, and meetings to support communication and deadlines.
• Aggregate data, perform analyses, and present findings at meetings and conferences.
• Prepare and maintain protocols, data records, and QA/QC samples and documentation.

Skills

Bioprocessing

Circular bioeconomy

Project coordination

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Scientific communication

Leadership

Grant reporting

Education

PhD in Biosystems/Ag Eng or related

Job description

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Research Scientist Senior to advance bioprocessing and circular bioeconomy research within the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering. This grant-funded role emphasizes rigorous analysis, project coordination, and leadership of on-campus facilities to ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will design reproducible experiments, analyze data, prepare quarterly reports, and contribute to publications and proposals while fostering professional