Research Associate I

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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.

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Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, genomics, biochemistry, or related field plus five (5) years of research experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong expertise in molecular and cell biology research, including experimental design, execution, data analysis, and interpretation.

• Proven ability to publish scientific research as a first or lead author and contribute to grant writing.

• Experience in conducting animal experiments.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Research experience in cancer epigenetics or bioinformatics preferred

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates receipts of multiple required sample types at various external sites.

• Ensures proper shipping requirements are followed so all samples arrive at our UAMS laboratory in acceptable condition for analysis.

• Serves as primary liaison with the various external sites, ensuring they all have the necessary supplies for collection and shipment, representing the UAMS team sponsoring the clinical trial.

• Responsible for answering questions and resolving any issues that arise at the external sites.

• Performs all assigned laboratory benchwork.

• Keeps track of subject appointments.

• Understands and performs laboratory procedures related to clinical trials such as processing of blood, oral wash, and fecal samples, performing experiments, and analyzing and interpreting data.

• Executes research goals of funded grants including data entry (both electronic and hardcopy) and data analysis.

• Maintains and sustains standards of the laboratory and equipment, including assigned duties and ordering laboratory supplies in a timely manner.

• Teaches and oversees activities of students rotating in the lab.

• Performs laboratory-based research in this area including the design, implementation, analysis, and interpretation of laboratory experiments.

• Helps publish data in top scientific journals and assist the supervisor in grant preparation.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

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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.