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Research Technician

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2025 CLOSED ON 5/3/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Technician position at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences?

A research technician position is available in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Position will conduct cancer research and toxicology studies using cell culture and animal models under the direction of the PI; Performs molecular, cell biology, and rodent experiments and develops or modifies standard test procedures to reflect actual experimental needs of the project (80%) and do administrative duties including record keeping, equipment & supply maintenance and document editing (10%). Responsible for routine managing of project experimental design; statistical analysis and evaluation of experimental data; recommends modifications to standard experimental protocols based on actual experimental results (10%).

The primary research has focused on the roles of nuclear receptors and noncoding RNAs in breast, liver, or pancreatic injuries and cancers using newly advanced multi-omics approaches (scRNA-seq, scChIP-seq, and scATAC-seq) combined with whole-body/conditional knockout mouse models.

Candidate must have a biology-related bachelor's degree with at least 1-2 years of research experience or a Master's degree. Applicants with research experience in animal handling or cell culture/molecular biology are preferred. The position will come with mentoring and solid support from the principal investigator for career development, aiming to build a new career in the US biotech industry or to enter the UAMS Ph.D. graduate program after 1 or 2 years of research training with scientific publication(s). The successful candidate will be in an energetic, inclusive, and productive environment for his/her career development in government, academia, and the biotech industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,100.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

  • Little Rock, AR 72205 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Little Rock, AR 72205: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,100

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