Research Technician

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Closing Date:

03/01/2025

Type of Position:

Staff - Engineering, Science, Agriculture

Job Type:

RegularNo

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.

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Department:

COM | MBIM Pechous Lab

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Research Technician position provides support for a basic science research laboratory in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. The applicant will be responsible for performing general and more specific laboratory tasks, including in vitro and in vivo experiments (tissue culture, PCR, animal necropsy, etc) as directed by the supervisor and general laboratory maintenance (ordering supplies, laboratory cleaning, inventory organization, stocking solutions, sterilization of reagents and supplies). This position requires 100% effort towards research projects.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED plus 2 years experience in performing tests in a research laboratory required.

• The applicant should be able to move and clean laboratory equipment and formulate media.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Performs research experiments as required or assigned including assistance other laboratory personnel.

• Ensure the lab is maintained in good order, which involves inventory assessment of reagents and consumables.

• Picks p material from the department office, taking it to the laboratory, and putting it away in its appropriate place.

• Carries out various duties including making stock solutions.

• Ensure that the lab is clean (which will involve wiping down laboratory benches, autoclaving glassware and waste, putting autoclaved glassware away, defrosting freezers, disinfection of incubators).

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Grasping, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Kneeling, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes