Engineer Associate IV/Research

Job Title
Engineer Associate IV/Research


Requisition Number
RE48082


Working Title
Research Manager


Department Name
81050:BIOSYSTEMS & AGR ENGINEERING


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
48


Salary Range
$62,941-103,834/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


PhD




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Required Related Experience


No experience required.




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

lifting, pushing, pulling of objects up to 10 lbs, sitting for long periods of time, lab experiments



Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (40 hours/week) overtime may be required to meet project deadlines



Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering seeks an Engineer Associate IV/Research. This is a grant funded position.

Job responsibilities of this position include:

Manage project resources and personnel to meet project deadlines. Responsible for conducting meetings of PI subgroups and the full project group to facilitate communication. Track decision points, and log decisions. Direct and supervise project activities, maintain data records together with experimental protocols, manage QAQC samples/records, prepare quarterly reports to the grantee agency, publish research in peer-reviewed journals, and present research at conferences.
Responsible for the operation of on-campus research facilities (CEBA 169, 170, 172); ensure that facilities and equipment are maintained; ensure that operations are safe and researchers are properly trained and certified to work in the facilities; oversee the purchase of supplies and equipment. Develop proposals related to bioprocessing and circular bioeconomy.





Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

PhD in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering or related



Deadline to Apply
12/08/2024


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