Research Technician

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, AR, USA
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Ability to work with research animals
Keep organized notes and records
Effective communication skills
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.
  • Candidates must be capable of working independently, managing an anaerobic chamber system, and maintaining accurate research notebooks while handling fragile apparatus.

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ability to work with research animals
  • Keep organized notes and records
  • Effective communication skills
  • Prior experience with laboratory rodents preferred
  • Molecular cloning and bacteriology knowledge
  • Sterile culturing techniques
  • Manage anaerobic chamber system

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in yeast genetics
  • Tissue culture expertise
  • Next-generation sequencing background
  • Protein purification skills
  • Willingness to train other lab members
  • Independent problem-solving abilities
  • Data interpretation and graphing skills

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the US

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