Research Technician

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, AR, USA
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Ability to work with research animals
Molecular cloning and enzyme assays
Accurate laboratory record keeping
The position offers a foundational role in research towards understanding antibiotic resistance and developing therapeutics for gastrointestinal bacterial infections

Job Summary

  • The position offers a foundational role in research towards understanding antibiotic resistance and developing therapeutics for gastrointestinal bacterial infections.
  • The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences champions teamwork and diversity while offering benefits including health plans and up to 10% retirement matching.
  • Candidates must be capable of graphing data, making figures, and maintaining an accurate research notebook while managing anaerobic chamber systems.

Matching Summary

The position offers a foundational role in research towards understanding antibiotic resistance and developing therapeutics for gastrointestinal bacterial infections.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible including medical, dental, vision, and retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ability to work with research animals
  • Molecular cloning and enzyme assays
  • Accurate laboratory record keeping
  • General laboratory maintenance duties
  • Independent problem-solving skills

Nice-to-have

  • Prior experience with laboratory rodents
  • Experience in sterile culturing techniques
  • Background in bacteriology or yeast genetics
  • Knowledge of next-generation sequencing
  • Tissue culture and protein purification skills

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States
  • Bachelor's degree preferred in molecular biology or related field
  • Two years of research laboratory experience preferred

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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