Research Assistant

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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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Qualifications:

• Master's degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, statistics or related field plus one (1) years of research experience or

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, statistics or related field plus three (3) years of research experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Must be proficient in routine Microsoft Office products.

• Must have a basic knowledge of equipment used in a research laboratory.

• Should be capable of making chemical reagents.

• Ability to keep organized records and notes needed.

• Prior experience on molecular biology.

• Knowledge of software and experience analyzing and interpreting data using various software programs.

Physical Requirements:

Able to move and clean pieces of laboratory equipment and needs to be reasonably active and able to be on their feet approximately 20% of the day.

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Responsibilities:

• Manage and operate a campus DNA and Next Generation Sequencing Core facility utilized by over 100 internal and external researchers.  

• Maintain and operate core instruments, perform analyses requiring specialized training analyzing and interpreting results.  

• Develop new protocols and methods for operating, maintaining and improving data analysis and daily operation of the core.  

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships and collaborations with all researchers utilizing the core facility. 

• Perform data analysis of samples and prepare data for publication and presentations.  

• Educate researchers on interpretation of data.  

• Discuss and evaluate results with researchers and troubleshoot with researchers to improve methods and results.  

• Provide consultation for experimental design for facility users. 

• Assist with billing for services rendered and entering services into customer database to track researcher usage and needs.  

• Maintain an on-line scheduling system for appointments and analysis. 

• Assist the Flow Cytometry Core personnel as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

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. 

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