Research Assistant II

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or a related field PLUS two (2) years of experience in a related research or laboratory setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to independently design, conduct, and troubleshoot scientific experiments using established scientific methods.
• Ability to safely handle small laboratory animals.
• Ability to stand at a laboratory bench, arrange equipment, handle fragile laboratory apparatus, frequently walk between laboratories, and lift up to 20 pounds.

• Master's degree in biological sciences or a related field.
• Experience with flow cytometry, molecular biology techniques, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
• Training or experience in the safe handling of small laboratory animals.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Maintains new and existing project and/or research databases. Establishes quality control and security protocols. Advises the Principal Investigator regarding project data issues and resolutions.

• Develops research protocols for experimental analyses. Performs laboratory-based experimental work.

• Participates in the evaluation of research results. Performs statistical analyses of data collected.

• Evaluates and provides regular reports of study progress and research literature for new techniques that can be applied to on-going studies.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.