Engineer Associate
Job description
Job Title:
Engineer Associate
Requisition Number:RE26618
Department Name:81050:BIOSYSTEMS & AGR ENGINEERING
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Grade Level:45
Salary Range:$44,762-73,861/year
Type of Position:Staff
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Required Education:BS
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Required Related Experience:No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification:None.
Physical Requirements:Occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 lbs, intermittent sitting at computer workstation
Shift:Monday- Friday; 8:00 am- 5:00 pm; and
Nights and weekends may be required.
The College of Agriculture, Food & Environment department of Biosystems & Agriculture Engineering seeks an Engineer Associate. The Engineer Associate will aid in the successful completion of research projects related to the Southeast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention, the Central Appalachian Regional Education and Research Center, unmanned aircraft systems, sprayer technology, and livestock health. The position will be responsible for designing, testing, and maintaining equipment used in experimental studies. The results will be presented and used to develop materials for technical presentations. This position also maintains laboratory equipment, trains students, and insures safe laboratory operations. The position is totally grant funded with an expected duration of at least one year.
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :No
Deadline to Apply:02/25/2021
University Community of Inclusion:The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.