Scientist I

Department Name 7H400:Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Gen Work Location Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 44 Salary Range Salary Range $44,678-71,469/year 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 staff scientist 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 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What experience do you have working with bacteria? (Open Ended Question)
• What experience do you have using biochemical methods to assess protein function? (Open Ended Question)