Research Assistant I-ACRI

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Little Rock is seeking a Research Assistant I-ACRI to contribute to pediatric heart transplantation research. The role involves designing and conducting laboratory experiments, analyzing results, and maintaining lab operations. Candidates should have laboratory experience and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, along with a willingness to engage in animal studies. This position offers opportunities for career progression within a well-funded research environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision plans available

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 3 years research experience.
• Must have laboratory or surgery experience.
• Willingness to perform animal studies is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Designs and conducts experiments.
• Participates in transplantation and post-operative care.
• Organizes and maintains laboratory operations.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Surgery experience

Transplantation knowledge

Animal studies willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine, or related field

Job description

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Closing Date:

06/25/2025

Type of Position:

Researchers

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

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
  
  

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Department:

COM | Surgery Ped Cardio

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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. The RA will be responsible for designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments. Operations involving open heart surgery are led by a surgeon with clinical training, who will work with the RA. The RA would be required to work independently on research projects and prepare manuscripts for publication. 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 Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine, or related field plus three (3) years of research experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have experience in surgery or a laboratory setting.
• Ability to carry out experiments in a laboratory setting.
• Knowledge in transplantation.
• Willingness to perform animal studies is required.
  
  

Additional Information:

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.
  
  

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting related questions.

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

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:

Balancing, Crouching, Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity:

Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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