Research Technician

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, AR, USA
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Able 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.
  • UAMS provides amazing benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, up to 10% retirement match, and education discounts for staff dependents.
  • The successful candidate will perform molecular cloning, enzyme assays, and in vivo testing while maintaining the laboratory's anaerobic chamber system.

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

  • Able to work with research animals
  • Keep organized notes and records
  • Effective communication skills
  • Prior experience with laboratory rodents preferred
  • Molecular cloning and bacteriology knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in sterile culturing
  • Tissue culture and next-generation sequencing
  • Ability to manage anaerobic chamber systems
  • Willingness to train other lab members
  • Capability to work independently

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 US

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