Research Technologist Senior

At UK King's Daughters, we're not just a healthcare facility - we're a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We're more than just a place to work; we're a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community. Job Description : Job Summary Responsible for executing advanced experimental protocols, supporting interdisciplinary research initiatives, and maintaining high-performance laboratory and cyberinfrastructure systems. Provides technical expertise, ensures research continuity, and contributes to scientific advancement through data analysis, troubleshooting, and innovation. Coordinates collaborative efforts across teams, mentors junior staff, and aligns lab practices with regulatory and institutional standards. Develops research capabilities that accelerate discovery in academic and clinical research environments. Essential Functions

• Designs and conducts moderately complex scientific experiments, optimizing protocols to meet evolving research objectives.
• Analyzes and interprets experimental data, prepares visualizations, and contributes to scientific publications and grant applications.
• Builds and supports laboratory and computing systems, including configurations that enable high-performance research workflows.
• Monitors system performance, applies patches and upgrades, and ensures the security and integrity of research environments.
• Maintains detailed records of experimental procedures, system configurations, and research outcomes for audit and reproducibility.
• Ensures compliance with institutional, federal, and safety standards.
• Guides and mentors junior technologists, students, and lab personnel in technical procedures and research methods.
• Coordinates daily laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, procurement, and vendor interactions.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders including faculty, IT professionals, and vendors to support interdisciplinary research.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field Experience Requirement 5+ years of experience An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. Certifications & Licensures N/A Working Conditions A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs:2. Occasional ( Physical Demands This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste; cuts/punctures; and bloodborne or airborne pathogens. Department : Computing Infrastructure Shift : Days (United States of America) Time Type : Full time Address : 2201 Lexington Ave City, State : Ashland, Kentucky King's Daughters