Research Assistant I

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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.

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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Bachelor of Science degree in biology, chemistry, or related scientific field plus three (3) years of research experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must feel comfortable and confident when handling hazardous substances: physical (sharps), biological (human tissue and fluids), and chemical (formaldehyde, dry ic,e and liquid nitrogen).

• Ability to follow set protocols and procedures for embedding and performing microtomy on paraffin and/or frozen tissues, perform special stains and/or immunohistochemistry on paraffin/frozen slides, and maintain fresh solutions, stains, and/or reagents for lab equipment.

• Strongly prefer experience in a histology laboratory or 3 years of clinical laboratory experience.

• Strongly prefer ASCP-HT- Histotechnician or ASCP-HTL-Histotechnologist certification.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Process specimens and conduct clinical research.

• Receives patient specimens from the investigator and prepares for testing. This may include cutting blocks or preparing and/or staining of slides.

• Conducts laboratory testing as ordered by the investigator and in accordance with trial protocols.

• Produces test results and enters data accordingly.

• Informs the investigator of test results or any abnormalities or complications during testing.

• Report any deviations or incidents from protocol.

• Assists senior research associates with various laboratory duties as requested.

• Maintains laboratory space, including cleaning and stocking workstations.

• Assists with instrument validation, ensuring adequate supplies for testing are on hand, and ordering additional lab supplies as necessary.

• Records laboratory equipment readings such as temperature, maintenance logs, etc.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.