Research Associate I

Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, bacteriology, biochemistry, genomics or related field, plus four (4) years of research laboratory experience required.

• Master's degree in Microbiology (e.g., bacteriology) or a related field.
• 3 to 4 years of laboratory experience.

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. 

• Basic knowledge of the equipment used in a research laboratory.

• Willing to work with, handle, and perform experiments involving laboratory mice.

• →Perform experiments relating to mouse work and bacteriology research.
• →Organize and oversee the daily operations of the laboratory, including: ordering supplies and small equipment, maintaining chemical inventories, entering computerized data, and performing routine chemical safety checks.
• →Help train graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and any temporary undergraduate students who enter the lab.
• →Perform other duties as assigned.

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

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.