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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

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 | Peds Nephrology

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Associate Staff Scientist provides support for the Alge Lab in the Department of Pediatrics. Applicant will be responsible for routine management of daily operations of a laboratory investigating kidney disease and will be expected to independently conduct laboratory experiments under direction of the laboratory principal investigator. Key responsibilities include routine laboratory work, ordering supplies, preparation of media and reagents, performing assays that utilize common molecular biology techniques, cell culture, maintenance of mouse colonies, performing rodent survival surgery, processing rodent organs and tissues for analysis, and processing patient-derived biospecimens for analysis. This position will interact with principal investigator, faculty researchers and other research staff, postdoctoral fellows, medical trainees, and graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Arkansas Children’s campuses.
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.
All UAMS employees will treat others with Dignity and Respect. We communicate and share complete and unbiased information, assuring our colleagues receive timely, complete, and accurate information in order make informed decisions.
We participate in institutional initiatives and encourage the participation of others. We collaborate in policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation using best practices in delivering quality service. All duties will be performed in accordance with the UAMS Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care set forth by UAMS. These core concepts allow for an approach to health care that shapes policies, programs, facility design and staff day-to-day interactions. It leads to better health outcomes and wiser allocation of resources, and greater patient and family satisfaction. The core concepts of patient and family centered care consist of Dignity & Respect, Information Sharing, Participation, and Collaboration.

Qualifications:

Education: Doctoral degree in Biology or related field

Experience: Five years of relevant experience, including progressive staff management and project management experience

Preferred qualification: Post doctoral fellowship, experience assisting in grant-writing, and experience with mouse handling preferred.

Additional Information:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (list primary functions of the position with the percent of time generally allocated to each; percent of time must equal 100%)

Data Collection, Experimentation, and Analysis 
•    Utilize molecular biology techniques including extraction of DNA, RNA, and protein extractions, PCR, RT-PCR, gel electrophoresis, immunoblotting
•    Sample preparation for transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic analysis
•    Cell culture and in vitro assays
•    Light and immunofluorescence microscopy of cultured cells and tissue sections
•    Mouse husbandry and routine procedures including tail snipping, ear tagging, collection of urine and blood, and necropsy
•    Handling of patient-derived biospecimens and processing specimens for downstream analysis
•    Perform routine laboratory work and experiments
•    Accurate and timely record-keeping of experimental procedures
•    Data processing, analysis, charting/graphing, and presentation as directed by PI
•    Preparation of figures for publication
•    Literature searches to find research information on related procedures and previous studies

Lab Management – 
•    Placing orders (obtaining quotes, filling and submitting ordering forms, tracking order status and receiving orders)
•    Maintaining records of laboratory inventories (reagents and supplies)
•    Responsibilities for routine cleaning and maintenance of lab equipment and cleaning/sterilization of labware
•    Training of new employees and/or trainees in operation of laboratory and basic techniques such as cell culture
•    Overseeing staff compliance with the University, State and Federal guidelines for the safe operation of a laboratory
•    Provides support to the PI for grant submission and reporting

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

Frequent Physical Activity:
Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

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

Benefits Eligible:
Yes