Research Assistant I

Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Little Rock, ARKANSAS
Job Type: FullTime

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Type of Position:
Research

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

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

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Department:

COM | Surgery Ped Cardio


Department's Website:



Summary of Job Duties:

Our laboratory is interested in experimental and translational transplantation in general and pediatric partial heart transplantation in particular. The Research Assistant will design, conduct, and analyze experiments, and prepare manuscripts for publication. This position will also interact daily with the clinically active members of the laboratory. The ideal candidate aims to publish in high-impact scientific journals and desires to obtain grant funding to support their career progression to independent faculty.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine, or related field plus three (3) years of research experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Recent laboratory and animal experience

  • Applicant must have experience in surgery or a laboratory setting.

  • Must have demonstrated the ability to carry out experiments in a laboratory setting.

  • Must know about transplantation.

  • Be willing to perform animal studies.


Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

  • Participates in experimental animal surgery, post-operative care, and analysis.

  • Organizes and maintains the lab.

  • Writes publications and protocols.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

Resume


Optional Documents:



Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:


Please contact [email protected]  for any recruiting related questions.


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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.



Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing


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:

Balancing, Crouching, Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity:

Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Benefits Eligible:

Yes