Research Assistant I - Vascular Surgery

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Closing Date:

08/21/2026

Type of Position:

Researchers

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

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.
 

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

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Department:

COM | Surgery Vascular

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Research Assistant (RA) should have experience working in a laboratory setting. Our laboratory is interested in experimental pediatric heart transplantation using piglets. The RA will be responsible for designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments. The RA will also attend daily clinical rounds to interact with the clinically active members of the laboratory. Our laboratory is well funded. The ideal candidate would still be interested in obtaining grant funding to achieve career progression to faculty or staff scientist.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field plus one (1) year of laboratory and animal research experience including breeding and genotyping, required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must know Biochemistry, Molecular and Cancer Biology, and tissue culture and microscopy skills.

• Must have demonstrated the ability to independently design and successfully carry out experiments in a laboratory setting.

• Must record data and report clearly on the study’s findings.

• Willingness to perform animal studies is required.

Responsibilities:

• Designs and plans experiments.

• Participates in experimental transplantation, post-operative care, and analysis.

• Organizes and maintains the lab.

• Writes publications and protocols.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

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. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crawling, Crouching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes