Summary

We are seeking individuals with a relevant scientific or experimental background to assist with projects in the Critical Care Laboratory. Our team conducts innovative basic science research that centers around multiple facets of critical care, including trauma, inflammation, and organ injury. Our laboratory has several collaborations with other research scientists and is also a training environment for medical/graduate students, residents, and fellows. An ideal candidate will therefore have excellent communication skills and will be enthusiastic about teaching and involving trainees in experiments.

Job description

Summary of Job Duties

We are seeking individuals with a relevant scientific or experimental background to assist with projects in the Critical Care Laboratory. Our team conducts innovative basic science research that centers around multiple facets of critical care, including trauma, inflammation, and organ injury. Our laboratory has several collaborations with other research scientists and is also a training environment for medical/graduate students, residents, and fellows. An ideal candidate will therefore have excellent communication skills and will be enthusiastic about teaching and involving trainees in experiments.

Duties

Project management and oversight
Performing experiments
Data acquisition
Assistance with regulatory activities related to the research program
Laboratory maintenance
Supply inventory
Supervision of trainees including medical students, residents, fellows and other members of the research staff

Responsibilities

Performs experiments with large animals
Euthanizes animals at study endpoint and retrieves experimental tissue samples
Helps others with experiments as needed
Responsible for data acquisition and management
Manages laboratory inventory, procurement, and equipment maintenance
Assists in keeping the lab clean and organized
Assists in preparing for regulatory inspections
Collaborates and schedules surgery days in the lab
Responsible for managing and updating IACUC Protocols as needed
Collaborates with interdisciplinary research teams within and outside of the department
Mentors graduate and undergraduate students
Supervises, schedules, and coordinates the activities of less experienced research staff
Provides day-to-day mentorship and technical training to research assistants, graduate students, and visiting scholars
Participates in regular lab meetings, team discussions, and workshops
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or a field directly related to research
Four (4) years of research-related work experience
Demonstrated ability to successfully work in an experimental setting and collaborate with others
Willingness to work with large animals
IACUC Research Training and Modules
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to conduct literature reviews, data extraction, and contribute to research publications
Demonstrable initiative, integrity, and flexibility
Ability to work independently and effectively in groups
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
Education discount
Retirement plan up to 10% match
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.