Research Associate I

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Research Associate serves on a dynamic, expert, interactive research and finance team that provides efficient, thorough, accurate, compliant, and investigator-friendly research project and clinical trial support. The work includes administrative and financial support, laboratory space and equipment management, and project development. The position requires organization and strong communication skills.

The role prepares and administers research experiments; processes human and animal specimens; embeds and sections FFPE and frozen samples; and analyzes and interprets research data. It also develops and manages protocols and data collection, analysis, and reports; contributes to research grant proposals; and maintains detailed laboratory protocol notes. The Research Associate oversees laboratory operations, supports clients, monitors budgets and experiments, maintains records, and ensures the safety and security of hazardous materials. The position also trains and oversees junior laboratory personnel and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in biology, chemistry, immunology, or a related scientific field.
• Four years of research experience in a histology laboratory or medical/laboratory facility, including data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques and practices.
• Ability to follow established protocols for tissue embedding and microtomy of paraffin-embedded and/or frozen tissues.
• Ability to perform special stains and immunohistochemistry on paraffin-embedded and/or frozen tissue slides.
• Ability to prepare and maintain fresh solutions, stains, and reagents for laboratory procedures and equipment.
• Ability to operate automated stainers and learn to operate the BOND multiplex stainer.
• Ability to review, understand, and follow Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organized with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or administer research experiments and process human and animal specimens, including embedding and sectioning FFPE and frozen samples.
• Analyze and interpret data, evaluate research results, and recommend refinements to scientific research protocols.
• Develop, implement, and manage protocols, data collection, analysis, and reports; assist with written project reports and data analysis.
• Participate in developing scientific sections of research grant proposals and maintain detailed notes on laboratory research protocols.
• Oversee laboratory operations, including auditing, ordering supplies, monitoring experiments, budgetary oversight, client support, iLab, recordkeeping, and hazardous-material safety and security.
• Train and oversee junior laboratory personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level