Research Associate

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for "Find Jobs for Students".

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). To view the job posting closing date please return to the search for jobs page.

If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.

Type of Position:

Research

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

Department:

COM | Internal Med Endo

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Research Associate will work under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) to support ongoing research projects in bone and aging. These projects involve both mammalian cell culture and animal (mice) experiments. It is expected that the Research Associate will contribute to experimental design/troubleshooting, data analysis, interpretation of results, and presentation of findings.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field plus five (5) research experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Work closely with various laboratory animal specimens.

• Hands-on experience in cell/molecular biology.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Prior experience working with mice or rats is preferred.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Manages day-to-day planning and troubleshooting of cell culture and animal studies to achieve project goals. When issues arise, work with the PI to adjust the project strategy.

• Performs DEXA BMD and Micro-CT to measure bone mass of mice.

• Performs culture and analysis of rodent and human skeletal cells.

• Performs or assists with surgical and non-surgical procedures involving mice.

• Performs standard molecular biology assays (e.g., qRT-PCR; Western blot; reporter assays) on cell culture and animal tissue samples.

• Performs phenotyping techniques (e.g., micro-computed tomography; histology) of animal tissue samples.

• Presents project updates at lab meetings.

• Helps prepare manuscripts and conference abstracts describing study findings.

• Helps provide mentorship to students rotating through the laboratory.

• Prioritizes workload, schedules experimentation, and identifies problems with experimental plans and approaches.

• Addresses problems independently daily and reports significant issues as needed to the PI. Major concerns are reported as they are identified.

• Assists the PI with supervision of lab expenditures to ensure adherence to budget projections.

• Interacts daily with the PI and other lab members.

• Coordinates activities of the PI's lab with those of other labs in the Division of Endocrinology.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

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.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Pulling, Pushing, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes