Associate Staff Scientist

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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. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Doctoral degree plus 0-5 years of work and research experience in related fields, following postdoctoral training, including progressive staff and project management experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders, including clinicians and staff, and community organizations.

• Willingness to learn and apply new skills; commitment to excellence.

• Ability to work in a team and independently.

• Highly motivated, creative, critical thinking, resourceful, detail-oriented, highly organized, responsible, high level of integrity, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research experience in cancer biomarkers.

• Postdoctoral fellowship and experience assisting in grant-writing

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support day-to-day study activities, including the coordination and execution of laboratory experiments, sample processing, and data collection.

• Maintain detailed records, monitor study progress, ensure adherence to protocols, and support student trainees working in the lab.

• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and research team to troubleshoot technical issues, refine methodologies, and ensure high-quality data collection aligned with study objectives and timelines.

• Prepare scientific reports, manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.

• Contribute to data analysis, figure and table generation, and interpretation of study findings.

• Assist with community engagement through newsletters and public-facing summaries, and support the development of grant applications and progress reports for funding agencies.

• Maintain regulatory documentation, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, biosafety records, and data security practices.

• Ensure compliance with institutional and federal regulations governing human subjects research and laboratory safety.

• Support the preparation of protocol amendments, annual reviews, and audits as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned. These may include organizing team meetings, mentoring students, contributing to strategic planning discussions, or representing the research group at internal or external events.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.