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Job Title : Service Core Director Requisition Number : RE53102 Working Title :
Mass Spectrometry Service Center Department Name : 40836:Mass Spectrometry Service Center Work Location : Lexington, KY Grade Level : 50 Salary Range : $81,640-138,798/year Type of Position : Staff Position Time Status : Full-Time Required Education : PhD Click here for more information about equivalencies : https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience : 7 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification : None. Physical Requirements : Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs. Shift : Monday – Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm; and occasional nights & weekends as needed. Job Summary
The Mass Spectrometry Core Facility Director at the University of Kentucky provides strategic and scientific leadership guiding innovation, growth, and operational excellence. The role leads the development and implementation of novel analytical methodologies and emerging technologies to expand service offerings and maintain competitive positioning. The Mass Spectrometry Director represents the facility in institutional research initiatives, collaborates with advisory committees to set priorities, and manages large-scale projects that enhance core capabilities and address complex research needs. The role also focuses on partnership development and funding acquisition, cultivating relationships with researchers, industry partners, and funding agencies to secure internal and external resources. In addition, the position oversees multiple disciplines within the technique of mass spectrometry, supervises facility management staff, establishes performance and professional development benchmarks, and fosters a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the core facility. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
02/22/2026 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. #CampusGrade
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Job Title : Service Core Director Requisition Number : RE53102 Working Title :
Mass Spectrometry Service Center Department Name : 40836:Mass Spectrometry Service Center Work Location : Lexington, KY Grade Level : 50 Salary Range : $81,640-138,798/year Type of Position : Staff Position Time Status : Full-Time Required Education : PhD Click here for more information about equivalencies : https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience : 7 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification : None. Physical Requirements : Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs. Shift : Monday – Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm; and occasional nights & weekends as needed. Job Summary
The Mass Spectrometry Core Facility Director at the University of Kentucky provides strategic and scientific leadership guiding innovation, growth, and operational excellence. The role leads the development and implementation of novel analytical methodologies and emerging technologies to expand service offerings and maintain competitive positioning. The Mass Spectrometry Director represents the facility in institutional research initiatives, collaborates with advisory committees to set priorities, and manages large-scale projects that enhance core capabilities and address complex research needs. The role also focuses on partnership development and funding acquisition, cultivating relationships with researchers, industry partners, and funding agencies to secure internal and external resources. In addition, the position oversees multiple disciplines within the technique of mass spectrometry, supervises facility management staff, establishes performance and professional development benchmarks, and fosters a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the core facility. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
02/22/2026 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. #CampusGrade
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