Research Associate I
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
The Research Associate will perform experiments relating to pathogenesis and microbiology. The successful applicant will be responsible for routine animal work as well as microbiological techniques, including bacterial growth and genetics, ELISAs, Immunoblots, etc.
Job description
Summary of Job Duties
The Research Associate will perform experiments relating to pathogenesis and microbiology. The successful applicant will be responsible for routine animal work as well as microbiological techniques, including bacterial growth and genetics, ELISAs, Immunoblots, etc.
Responsibilities
- Perform experiments relating to mouse work and bacteriology research.
- Organize and oversee the daily operations of the laboratory, including: ordering supplies and small equipment, maintaining chemical inventories, entering computerized data, and performing routine chemical safety checks.
- Help train graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and any temporary undergraduate students who enter the lab.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, bacteriology, genomics or related field
- Four (4) years of research laboratory experience
- Basic knowledge of the equipment used in a research laboratory
- Willing to work with, handle, and perform experiments involving laboratory mice
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education discount
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched
- Basic Life Insurance
- Career Training
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.