Research Assistant I

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Research Assistant (RA) should have experience working in a laboratory setting. Our laboratory is interested in experimental pediatric heart transplantation using piglets. The RA will be responsible for designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments. A surgeon leads operations involving open-heart surgery with clinical training, working closely with the RA. The RA would be required to work independently on research projects and prepare manuscripts for publication. The RA will also attend daily clinical rounds to interact with the clinically active members of the laboratory. Our laboratory is well-funded. The ideal candidate would still be interested in obtaining grant funding to achieve career progression to faculty or staff scientist.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field plus one (1) year of research laboratory experience, including breeding and genotyping requried.
• Knowledge in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cancer Biology, tissue culture, and microscopy skills.
• Must have demonstrated the ability to independently design and successfully carry out experiments in a laboratory setting.
• Must record data and report clearly on the study’s findings.
• Willingness to perform animal studies is required.
• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Interested in obtaining grant funding to achieve career progression to faculty or staff scientist.

Responsibilities

• Designs and plans experiments.
• Participates in experimental transplantation, post-operative care, and analysis.
• Organizes and maintains the lab.
• Writes publications and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees