Research Associate I
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The Research Associate I will actively participate in research projects within the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, conducting experiments under the guidance of the Principal Investigator in the Liu Lab.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research focused on understanding host responses to infectious diseases
- Design and perform molecular biology, virology, and cell biology experiments
- Perform animal studies, including handling animals, administering injections, and collecting samples
- Analyze and interpret experimental data using sound scientific reasoning
- Present research findings to the Principal Investigator and laboratory team members
- Assist the PI in developing, preparing, and submitting research protocols for regulatory approval
- Maintain laboratory operations by managing inventory and developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Order supplies and ensuring overall laboratory organization and compliance
- Support onboarding and training of laboratory personnel
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree plus four (4) years of research and/or research lab experience, or Master's degree plus two (2) years of research and/or research lab experience
- Previous experience in experimental systems related to mutagenesis, homologous/non-homologous recombination, and deaminase activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in a relevant field (Ph.D. preferred)
- 4 years of research and/or research lab experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 2 years with a Master's degree
Nice to Have
- Basic molecular biology, aseptic tissue culture, and flow cytometry experience
- Ph.D. degree in biology and 1 year of molecular biology research lab experience
Skills
* Required skills
Benefits
About UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.