UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 1 day ago
Research Associate I
Little Rock
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care. The Research Associate will work within the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, participating in research projects and conducting experiments under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
Non ProfitEducationHealthcareHealth Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct research focused on understanding host responses to infectious diseases
Design and perform molecular biology, virology, and cell biology experiments, including DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, real-time PCR, reverse transcription real-time PCR, protein purification, cloning, Western blotting, ELISA, aseptic tissue culture, immunofluorescence staining, viral infection procedures (following training), and virus purification (following training)
Perform animal studies, including handling animals for physical examinations, administering injections, collecting blood samples, isolating tissues, and conducting tissue processing and analysis
Analyze and interpret experimental data using sound scientific reasoning
Present research findings to the Principal Investigator (PI) and laboratory team members
Assist the PI in developing, preparing, and submitting research protocols for regulatory approval (e.g., IACUC, IBC)
Maintain laboratory operations by managing inventory, developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs), ordering supplies, and ensuring overall laboratory organization and compliance
Support onboarding and training of laboratory personnel
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree plus four (4) years of research and/or research lab experience, or Master's degree plus two (2) years of research and/or research lab experience required
Previous experience in experimental systems related to mutagenesis, homologous/non-homologous recombination, and deaminase activities
Needs to be reasonably active and able to be on their feet approximately 80% of the day
Preferred
Basic molecular biology, aseptic tissue culture, and flow cytometry
Ph.D. degree in biology and 1 year of molecular biology research lab experience
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
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.65MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesNational Cancer Institute
2023-03-16Grant· $1M
2022-08-25Grant· $3.4M
2022-06-23Grant· $1.25M
Leadership Team
Amanda George
Vice Chancellor for Finance & Chief Financial Officer
Christina Clark
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