Research Associate I

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS); Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Vacation & leave

Education discount

Retirement match

Life insurance

Career training

Prescription delivery

Job summary

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks a Research Associate to join a dynamic team supporting research projects and clinical trials. The role emphasizes administrative, financial, and laboratory management within a collaborative environment on the Little Rock campus.

Responsibilities include preparing experiments, data analysis, protocol development, grant proposal support, and supervising junior staff. Strong communication and adherence to safety standards are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in biology, chemistry, immunology, or a related scientific field PLUS four (4) years of research experience in a histology laboratory or medical/laboratory facility, including data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or administers research experiments, process human and animal specimens, perform embedding, sectioning of FFPE and frozen samples. Analyzes and interprets data, evaluates research results and recommends refinements in scientific protocols used in research.
• Develops, implements, and manages protocols and data collection, analysis, and reports and assists in preparation of written reports related to projects and data analysis.
• Participates in the development of scientific portions for research grant proposals and maintains detailed notes on laboratory research protocols
• Oversees the operations of the laboratory, including auditing, ordering supplies, monitoring performance of experimentation, providing budgetary oversight, client support, iLab, maintaining records and files, and ensuring safety and security of hazardous materials
• Provides training and oversees junior laboratory personnel
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Laboratory techniques

IRB protocols

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in biology/chemistry/immunology

Tools

iLab

Bond multiplex stainer

Job description

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Closing Date:

10/13/2026

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 | Pathology Research B

Summary of Job Duties:
The Research Associate serves as a member of a dynamic, expert, interactive research and finance team that provides efficient, thorough, accurate, compliant and investigator‑friendly research project and clinical trial support. This research‑based support includes administrative, financial and laboratory space & equipment management as well as project development. He/She will need to be organized and have strong communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in biology, chemistry, immunology, or a related scientific field PLUS four (4) years of research experience in a histology laboratory or medical/laboratory facility, including data collection and analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques and practices.
• Ability to follow established protocols and procedures for tissue embedding and microtomy of paraffin-embedded and/or frozen tissues.
• Ability to perform special stains and immunohistochemistry on paraffin-embedded and/or frozen tissue slides.
• Ability to prepare and maintain fresh solutions, stains, and reagents for laboratory procedures and equipment.
• Ability to operate automated stainers and learn to operate the BOND multiplex stainer.
• Ability to review, understand, and follow Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong customer service skills.

What you will be doing (Responsibilities):

• Prepares and/or administers research experiments, process human and animal specimens, perform embedding, sectioning of FFPE and frozen samples. Analyzes and interprets data, evaluates research results and recommends refinements in scientific protocols used in research.
• Develops, implements, and manages protocols and data collection, analysis, and reports and assists in preparation of written reports related to projects and data analysis.
• Participates in the development of scientific portions for research grant proposals and maintains detailed notes on laboratory research protocols
• Oversees the operations of the laboratory, including auditing, ordering supplies, monitoring performance of experimentation, providing budgetary oversight, client support, iLab, maintaining records and files, and ensuring safety and security of hazardous materials
• Provides training and oversees junior laboratory personnel
• Performs other duties as assigned

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

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:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Feeling

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