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Assistant Staff Scientist
University of Arkansas System. Support innovative, NIH-funded research in neuroscience focused on neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry techniques, with a strong focus on neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative research. Capable of managing laboratory operations, training personnel, and contributing to scientific writing and grant proposals.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Molecular Biology TechniquesAseptic Mammalian Cell CultureWestern BlottingPCR/RT-PCRIACUC Protocol Experience
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Hard Skills
Molecular BiologyGeneticsBiochemistryImmunological MethodsRNA-SeqBioinformaticsMicroscopy ImagingCloningImmunoprecipitationDissection
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsTraining and MentoringScientific Writing
Tools & Technologies
Laboratory EquipmentChemical Inventory SystemsData Entry Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Clinical Research Quality Manager CertificationCertified Clinical Research Professional
Industry Keywords
NeuroscienceNeurodevelopmental DiseasesNeurodegenerative DiseasesNIH-Funded ResearchLaboratory Operations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support innovative, NIH-funded research in neuroscience focused on neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases
- Conduct advanced laboratory experiments using molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and immunological methods
- Grow mammalian cells and culture brain cells
- Perform western blotting, immunoprecipitation, molecular genetic techniques, RNA-Seq, RT-PCR, bioinformatics, and microscopy imaging
- Dissect different brain regions
- Help write scientific manuscripts and grant proposals, including initial manuscript drafts
- Read scientific literature to design new experiments
- Develop new research skills to strengthen independent research ability
- Organize and oversee daily laboratory operations
- Order supplies and small equipment, maintain chemical inventories, enter computerized data, and perform routine chemical and instrumental safety checks
- Train graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, technicians, and temporary undergraduate students
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master's Degree
- Two (2) years of relevant experience in laboratory training
- Experience including cloning, PCR/RT-PCR, western blot, and aseptic mammalian cell culture handling
- Preference given for IACUC and Biosafety Protocol experience
- Preference given for Clinical Research Quality Manager certification, Certified Clinical Research Professional or similar
- Curriculum Vitae required
- List of three Professional References (name, email, business title) required
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- 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