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University of Arkansas · 3 days ago
Research Assistant I
UAMS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Performing inventories of the laboratory and determining supplies that need to be purchased, perform general laboratory maintenance tasks such as cleaning of glassware, eye washer checks and calibration of equipment, and assist with training students in the laboratory setting.
Assisting in surgery, pre-and post-surgical care of animals, harvesting tissue, culturing cells/tissue.
Performing molecular biology assays
Collecting, processing, and analyzing data from experiments performed on cultured cells
General maintenance of the laboratories; glass washing, preparation of solutions and media; filing MSD sheets
Keeping records of chemicals and supplies and working with the PI to order necessary supplies
Helping the PI to maintain the laboratory protocols and certifications
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences or related field with a minimum of 3 years of related professional lab research experience.
Must have experience in small animal handling and/or molecular biology techniques
Preferred
Three (3) years experience in animal study, cell culture, and/or molecular biology studies (including adenoviral transfections, RTPCR, Western Blot, etc)
Benefits
Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents
Retirement with up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery
Company
University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational research university, providing undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
10,001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$34.35MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationThe Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)U.S. Department of Agriculture
2023-11-09Grant· $1.2M
2023-09-20Grant· $3.1M
2022-12-20Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Cindy Moehring
Founder & Executive Chair, Business Integrity Leadership Initiative
Justin Urso
Director, McMillon Innovation Studio
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