Research Assistant

Closing Date: 01/24/2026

Type of Position: Researchers

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

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.

• 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

This is a short term position that will end 6/30/26. The laboratory is dedicated to understanding the mechanisms by which certain fatty acids influence cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic function. Researchers in the laboratory are engaged in the development and testing of drugs to treat cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic diseases. Under general direction of the PI and laboratory supervisors, the Research Assistant I will order supplies and reagents for the general use of all members of the laboratory, assist with routine and complex experiments for sponsored research projects, assist with compiling and analyzing data generated, and maintain laboratory equipment.

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences or related field plus 1 year of research experience.

• Monitor inventory for general laboratory use and order laboratory supplies, carry out assigned duties for ordering, maintaining supply of inventory. Track purchase orders and invoices.
• Assist with experiments under the direction of the PI, using physiological, cell culture, biochemical, and histological techniques.
• Performs routine laboratory maintenance including laboratory glassware washing, reagent and buffer preparations and laboratory restocking and cleaning. Operate, calibrate and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment used in the laboratory. Maintain laboratory compliance with animal, biological, chemical, and radiation regulations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of research protocols utilizing cell culture techniques.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is a Designated Research Position and is regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025. Prior to issuance of an offer of employment, the University is required to request and obtain additional information about an applicant's background and, if required, conduct an additional review of that background information.

Salary Commensurate with education and experience

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No Background Check Required

Constant Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity: Hearing, Sharps, Walking

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.