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Research Technician

University of Arkansas
life insurance, sick time
United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
2801 South University Avenue (Show on map)
Dec 20, 2024
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Closing Date:

01/02/2025 Type of Position:Staff - Engineering, Science, Agriculture 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.

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Department:COM | Geriatrics Research B

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:The Research Technician will provide technical assistance and basic laboratory management for research projects. Duties include but are not limited to conducting animal behavior studies, including computer-automated testing cages; and assistance with managing mouse breeding colonies, including husbandry and genotyping. As training and experience advance, there may be additional duties in cell culture maintenance, and routine biochemical and molecular assays. He/she will be supervised by the Principal Investigator and, as the Principal Investigator (PI) delegates, by other personnel. The Research Technician may eventually be called upon to instruct students or other personnel in technical procedures and supervise their completion. Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED plus two (2) years of experience in a research laboratory required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in biology, or related field.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

  • Works in cooperation with the supervisor to conduct animal behavior tests.

  • Participates in the maintenance of mouse breeding colonies.

  • Performs procedures in preparation of experiments.

  • Maintains mammalian cell cultures.

  • Performs basic biochemical and molecular biology assays.

  • Maintains records of all tests and data collected.

  • Discuss plans and research findings with other laboratory personnel.

  • Supervises and trains students or other new lab personnel.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Annual TB Screening, 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:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding Frequent Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Walking Occasional Physical Activity:Crawling, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping, Talking Benefits Eligible:Yes
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