Research Technician

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Fayetteville, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Ability to work with research animals
Molecular cloning and bacteriology experience
Accurate laboratory record keeping
The position offers a foundational role in a new research team focused on understanding antibiotic resistance and developing therapeutics for gastrointestinal bacterial infections

Job Summary

  • The position offers a foundational role in a new research team focused on 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, retirement matching up to 10%, and education discounts.
  • Applicants must be capable of working independently, maintaining an anaerobic chamber system, and managing general laboratory maintenance tasks such as sterilization and inventory assessment.

Matching Summary

The position offers a foundational role in a new research team focused on understanding antibiotic resistance and developing therapeutics for gastrointestinal bacterial infections.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ability to work with research animals
  • Molecular cloning and bacteriology experience
  • Accurate laboratory record keeping
  • Sterile culturing techniques
  • Independent problem solving skills

Nice-to-have

  • Prior experience with laboratory rodents
  • Tissue culture and next-generation sequencing
  • Effective email and verbal communication
  • Training other lab members on procedures
  • Graphing data and making figures

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

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

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