Research Associate I

**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* Master's degree in molecular biology or related field plus three (3) years of research and/or research lab experience, **or** Ph.D in biology plus one (1) year of molecular biology research lab experience required.* Basic molecular biology, aseptic tissue culture, and flow cytometry.* Perform molecular biology, virology, and cell biology experiments, including: DNA/RNA isolation. PCR, real-time PCR, and reverse transcription real-time PCR. Protein purification, cloning, and western blotting. ELISA, aseptic tissue culture, and immunofluorescence staining. Viral infection and purification (following training).* Conduct animal experiments, including: Animal handling and physical examinations, injections, blood collection, tissue isolation, processing, and analysis.* Analyze and interpret experimental data.* Prepare and present results to the Principal Investigator (PI) and laboratory personnel.* Assist the PI with protocol development, submission, and approval processes (e.g., IACUC, IBC).* Contribute to laboratory management by: Maintaining inventories and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Order supplies and coordinate routine lab maintenance. Assist with staff training and mentorship.* Performs other duties as assigned.At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for health care and non-health care professionals who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state’s only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care.We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you.UAMS rewards its nurses! Statewide opportunities are available in direct patient care, education, and research settings.

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