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Closing Date:

09/15/2024

Type of Position:

Engineering, Science, Agriculture

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

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.

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Department:

COM | BEAM (Bone Energetics and Metabolism)

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

A Research Technician position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Melda Onal at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology (https://physiology.uams.edu/) to study skeletal biology. The technician will participate in the two ongoing projects: one focused on studying the role of different forms of autophagy and their roles in skeletal biology, the second focused on development of CRISPR interference murine models for loss of function studies.

Qualifications:

• HS/GED plus 2 years experience in performing tests in a research laboratory

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Cell Biology or related field plus two years related experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of the equipment used in a research laboratory.
• Be willing to work with, handle, and perform experiments involving laboratory mice.
• Be able to keep organized laboratory records and notes.
• Have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Should not have prior allergies to laboratory mice.
• Should be able to work while sitting or standing and should be able to lift up to 10lbs.
• Able to work comfortably with mice.
• Experience with cell culture is a must.
• Western blot and IF/IHC experience is a plus.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

General laboratory maintenance including:

• Placing orders (obtaining quotes, filling & submitting ordering forms, keeping inventory of what is received)
• Maintaining electronic records of laboratory inventories (reagents and supplies)
• Making stock reagents, media and buffers

Performing research experiments, preparing reports including:

• Performing and assisting with experiments as requested by the PI,
• Processing, analyzing and presenting data as directed by the PI
• Maintenance of experimental records
• Using of in vitro and ex vivo approaches using primary cells and established cell lines.
• Management of genetically modified mice colonies.
• Application of in vivo studies in established mouse models of skeletal diseases.
• Basic molecular and cell biology techniques to be used will include cell culture, transfections, Western Blots, qRT-PCR, fluorescent microscopy, Flow cytometry, IHC etc. The applicant will also help maintain murine colonies (weaning and genotyping, record keeping, DEXA BMD scans etc.) and perform in vivo and ex vivo bone biology experiments (dissection of bones, isolation of bone cells and their ex vivo cultures).

Training new laboratory personnel and overseeing laboratory safety

• Training of students in operation of laboratory and basic techniques
• Overseeing laboratory compliance with the University, State and Federal guidelines for the safe operation of a laboratory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

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:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Climbing, Feeling, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes Employment Type: Full time