Research Assistant I

Uasys; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave

Retirement plan (up to 10% match)

Life Insurance

Education discount

Concierge prescription delivery

Job summary

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) invites applications for a Laboratory Manager in the Nicaise Lab, Neuroscience Department. The role focuses on managing day-to-day operations, mouse colony activities, and coordinating training while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Join a growing team using human iPSC, mouse models, and multi-omic approaches to understand neuroinflammation in neurological diseases. Competitive benefits and a collaborative environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus one year of research experience required.
• Specialized formal training in animal colony maintenance, genotyping, Western blot, DNA/RNA analysis, real-time PCR, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day lab operations including inventory and ordering.
• Ensure compliance with IACUC and IBC protocols.
• Coordinate onboarding/training for new lab members (students, technicians).
• Maintain safety standards per University, State, and Federal guidelines.
• Perform mouse colony management and tissue sample preparation.
• Support in vitro tissue culture maintenance and molecular biology techniques.

Skills

Lab management

Onboarding coordination

Protocol compliance

Safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Animal colony maintenance

Genotyping

Western blot

DNA/RNA analysis

qPCR

Job description

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Closing Date: 10/22/2026

Type of Position:

Researchers

Job Type:

Regular

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.

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.

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 preference, 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.

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.

Department:

COM I Nicaise Lab

Summary of Job Duties:

The Nicaise and Willis Labs in the Department of Neuroscience at UAMS investigate the role of neuroinflammation and glial dysfunction in disease, with a focus on multiple sclerosis. Our work integrates human induced pluripotent stem cells, mouse models, and multi-omic approaches (sequencing, proteomics, metabolomics) to understand how neuroinflammation contributes to progressive neurological disease. We are newly established, growing labs looking for a laboratory manager to help build our foundation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus one (1) year of experience in research experience required.
• Specialized formal training in animal colony maintenance, genotyping, Western blot, DNA/RNA analysis, real-time PCR, and/or related experience.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day lab operations, including inventory maintenance and ordering.
• Maintain compliance with institutional, IACUC, and IBC protocols.
• Coordinate onboarding/training for new lab members (students, technicians).
• Ensure compliance with University, State, and Federal guidelines for laboratory safety.
• Perform mouse colony management, including breeding and mouse experiments.
• Prepare mouse tissue samples.
• Support in vitro tissue culture maintenance.
• Assist with molecular biology techniques (RNA/DNA/protein extraction, bacterial growth, qPCR, immunostaining, Western blotting).
• Bacterial culture, transformation, and lentiviral/adeno-associated viral production.
• Maintain lab notebooks, protocols, and data management.
• Serve as a point of contact for day-to-day lab logistics for students and staff.
• Help foster a collaborative, safety-conscious, and productive lab environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

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:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes