Research Coordinator

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

• Job Title: Research Coordinator
• Working Title: Lab Coordinator/ Research Technician
• Department: Biology (College of Arts and Sciences)
• Location: Lexington, KY
• Requisition Number: RE55156
• Grade Level: 43
• Salary Range: $/hour
• Type: Staff
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  MS
• Required Experience: 1 year
• Physical Requirements: Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time.
• Shift: 8:00am – 5:00pm;
  Monday – Friday;
  Nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Final date to receive applications: 08/01/2026

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.

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Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

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