Beyond Blue

Job Posting Title:

Research Technologist Senior

Requisition Number:

R-000002401

Department Name:

Director, Research Computing Infrastructure

Work Location:

Remote-KY

Grade Level:

12

Type of Position:

Regular

Position Time Status:

Full time

Equivalency Link

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

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 (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs:1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet:1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces:1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises:1. Never

M. Temperature extremes:1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation:1. Never

P. Burns:1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:1. Never

T. Combative/violent people:1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses):1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular):N/A

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.

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.