Research Technician

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Molecular cloning
Enzyme and protein assays
In vivo testing in rodent models
Join our new research team in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology as a Research Technician to play a foundational role in research towards understanding antibiotic resistance and developing therapeutics for gastrointestinal bacterial infections

Job Summary

  • Join our new research team in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology as a Research Technician to play a foundational role in research towards understanding antibiotic resistance and developing therapeutics for gastrointestinal bacterial infections.
  • Responsibilities include molecular cloning, enzyme and protein assays, and in vivo testing of probiotic treatments in rodent models.
  • 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

Matching Summary

Join our new research team in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology as a Research Technician to play a foundational role in research towards understanding antibiotic resistance and developing therapeutics for gastrointestinal bacterial infections.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • molecular cloning
  • enzyme and protein assays
  • in vivo testing in rodent models
  • general laboratory maintenance
  • work with rodents

Nice-to-have

  • teamwork and diversity
  • interpret data and troubleshoot problems
  • train and work with other lab members

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma/GED required
  • Prior experience with laboratory rodents preferred
  • Prior experience in molecular cloning, bacteriology, yeast genetics, tissue culture, and next-generation sequencing preferred
  • Prior experience in sterile culturing preferred
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, and microbiology preferred
  • Two years of research laboratory experience preferred
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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