Assistant Staff Scientist

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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.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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• Master's degree in life sciences with an emphasis in microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry, or related field, plus two (2) years of post-doctoral experience required.

• Postdoctoral fellowship experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience in laboratory training that includes cloning, PCR/RT-PCR, western blot, and aseptic mammalian cell culture handling.

• Techniques in molecular biology, cell biology, and immunology.

• Good communication skills, including communicating with others.

• Presenting scientific findings at scientific conferences.

• Writing scientific manuscripts and grant proposals.

Physical Requirements:

• Can stand near the bench.

• Stand to arrange apparatus on the bench and handle fragile apparatus, and frequently walk between labs.

• Capable of lifting to 10 lbs.

Responsibilities:

• Help write scientific manuscripts and grant proposals by supplying information pertaining to experiments undertaken as described and composing initial manuscript drafts.

• Read scientific literature to design new experiments.

• Develop new research skills that strengthen his/her independent research ability.

• Organize and oversee daily operations of the laboratory, including ordering supplies and small equipment, maintaining chemical inventories, entering computerized data, and performing routine chemical and instrumental safety checks.

• Help train graduate students, other postdoctoral researchers, technicians, and any temporary undergraduate students who enter the lab.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

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.

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.