Research Associate

Overview

This position is exposed to laboratory animals

A Research Associate position is available in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. This position independently plans and conducts endocrine disruption & cancer research under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI). The Research Associate will perform molecular, cell biology, rodent experiments and next-generation sequencing. This position will develop or modify standard test procedures to reflect actual experimental needs of the project.

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 the health, health care, and well-being of Arkansans.

The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks:

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for 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

Salary offered commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

• Provides training to students/junior staff.
• Performs administrative duties including record keeping, equipment & supply maintenance and document editing.
• Oversee assigned students and personnel.
• Responsible for routine managing of project experimental design, statistical analysis & evaluation of data.
• Position recommends modification to standard protocols based on actual results.
• Plans and conducts research as outlined in grant application under direction of PI or Collaborators.
• Develops or modifies research protocols and collects background information for ongoing and future experiments.
• Participates in data collection and evaluation of experimental results and performs statistical and graphical analysis of data collected.
• Makes recommendations to PI or Collaborators based on grant direction.
• Helps oversee lab personnel and assigned students as required, including training and scheduling.
• Participates in procurement, maintenance and inventory of laboratory equipment/supplies.
• Oversees staff compliance with the numerous University, State and Federal guidelines for the safe operation of a laboratory.
• Performs other duites as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of research experience required.

UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Physical Requirements

Stand: Occasionally
Sit: Occasionally
Walk: Occasionally
Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead: Occasionally
Lift, push, pull, carry weight: 11 - 25 lbs
Use hands to touch, handle, or feel: Occasionally
Talk: Occasionally
Hear: Occasionally
Taste or smell: Never
Read, concentrate, think analytically: Frequently
Physical Environment: Inside Laboratory Environment
Noise Level: Moderate
Visual Requirements: Not required
Hazards: Biological, Chemical