University of Kentucky is hiring: Agriculture Regulatory Specialist Pr in Lexing

Job Title: Agriculture Regulatory Specialist Pr

Requisition Number: RE52164

Department Name: 81240:REGULATORY SERVICES

Work Location: Lexington

Grade Level: 48

Salary Range: $62,941-103,834/year

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status : Full-Time

Required Education: MS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience: 5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification: None.

Physical Requirements: Lifting objects up to 50 lbs. Sitting for long periods of time.

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm; may requires evenings and weekends as needed.

Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment – Division of Regulatory Services is seeking an individual with laboratory experience and excellent organizational skills to lead the Quality Assurance program for laboratories within the Division of Regulatory Services. The laboratories analyze animal feed, fertilizer, seed, milk, soil, hemp, and agricultural lime. Employee will establish quality control goals and oversee our ISO 17025 lab accreditation. Specific responsibilities include organizing documents, records, and data; managing samples and results used to evaluate quality control; and auditing laboratory processes.

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment fosters a supportive workplace with professional development opportunities, including a formal mentoring program, staff development fund, and dedicated staff recognition programs.

Additional Information

For additional information on Regulatory Services please Click Here. To find out more about M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? : No

Deadline to Apply: 11/13/2025

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