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UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 3 weeks ago

Assistant Staff Scientist

Little Rock

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care. The Assistant Staff Scientist will manage operations in the Bioanalytical Core facility, providing mass spectrometry analyses and supporting the research community by developing methods and training staff.

EducationHealth CareNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design and optimize analytical methods and protocols for mass spectroscopy analyses

Ensure that new methods are robust and reliable for research applications, including method validation and troubleshooting

Collaborate with research teams to plan experiments, review progress, and communicate findings. Provide technical advice and support to ensure research objectives are met

Lead working meetings of Core personnel. Train Core personnel in method development, sample preparation, and data acquisition

Prepare biological and environmental samples for analysis, employing techniques such as liquid-liquid extraction, sonication, bead milling, solid phase extraction, and microwave digestion to ensure accurate data collection

Process analytical data from initial acquisition through final analysis

Utilize software packages for data handling and perform quality assurance and control checks to ensure the integrity of the data

Operate and maintain mass spectrometers and associated equipment

Perform routine maintenance, calibration, tuning, and cleaning of instruments to maintain optimal performance

Assist in writing sections of grant proposals and research papers related to core services

Contribute to the dissemination of research findings through scientific publications and presentations

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Mass SpectrometryLiquid ChromatographyAnalytical ChemistryData AnalysisProject ManagementCustomer ServiceEffective Communication

Required

Master's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience

Preferred

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field with specialization in analytical chemistry

Post-Doctoral fellowship experience

A minimum of three years of hands-on experience with multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) for targeted mass spectrometry is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven expertise in mass spectrometry techniques, including sample processing in blood and various animal tissues, as well as project management

Benefits

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

Company

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.

Founded in 1879

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

10001+ employees