Research Associate I

Role Overview

• Provides technical support for Core users and faculty, maintains and operates the full spectrum of equipment utilized in the Core.
• Builds experiments, processes, and analyzes samples, and troubleshoots for end users as needed.
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of technical procedures and provides solutions to problems.
• Identifies areas of possible improvement and initiates changes as needed.
• Monitors capital equipment and plans for upcoming budget years.
• Performs cost analysis on current and new procedures and for procedure updates.
• Works with the Core director on the development and implementation of new procedures.
• Oversees ordering of supplies and inventory for the core.
• Writes and revises technical standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all core processes and end users.
• Provides onboarding and training to end users as needed on the operation of all Core equipment.
• Maintains equipment housed in the Core lab, including renewal of service contracts and maintenance-related issues.
• Oversees quality control and safety protocols.
• Complies and provides data to designated leadership.
• Responsible for the overall quality and safety of the lab.
• Attends regular meetings as requested, including budget meetings, quality and safety meetings, leadership training sessions, and flow cytometry conference and classes as available.
• Complete continuing education via webinars and online courses on flow cytometry, data analysis, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus four (4) years of research experience required.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Have experience in designing and troubleshooting complex flow panels.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be proficient in routine Microsoft Office products.
• Must have a basic knowledge of the equipment used in a research laboratory.
• Ability to keep organized records and notes needed.
• Taken an Immunology Course
• Should be able to move 44 lbs.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree with 3 years of experience conducting flow cytometry experiments.
• At least 5 years of experience of directly related work experience.
• Operation of flow cytometry instruments.
• Use of flow cytometry software, including analysis programs (ex. FlowJo).

Benefits

• 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