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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 theApply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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Assistant Staff Scientist: Doctoral degree and 0 - 5 years of relevant experience. Post-doctoral fellowship experience preferred.

Associate Staff Scientist: Doctoral degree and 5 years of relevant experience, including progressive staff and project management experience. Post-doctoral fellowship and experience assisting in grant writing are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Willingness to adjust hours according to the needs of particular experiments.

• Ability to use independent judgment. Knowledge of experimental design and scientific approaches and methodologies.

• Expertise with several techniques: cell culture, animal cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic phenotyping, omics assays, Western blot, flow cytometry, ELISA assays, histology and IHC, spectrophotometry, and RT-PCR.

• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

• Ability to design, organize, and coordinate scientific research projects.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Conduct cutting-edge research that includes animal phenotyping, 3-D and organoid cell culturing, drug design, and omics techniques.

• Independently perform studies and supervise laboratory personnel to advance the goals of the sponsored research projects.

• Perform experiments, analyze data, compile results, and monitor quality control processes to ensure research integrity.

• Communicate summaries of experimental results, maintain laboratory equipment, and order supplies and reagents for the general use of all laboratory members

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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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.