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Associate Staff Scientist

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith774 open roles

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13.8% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. University of Arkansas - Fort Smith postings stay open a median of 29 days.

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  5. 37.8%30 days
  6. 59.0%60 days
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University of Arkansas - Fort Smith median: 29 days open

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Closing Date:

11/25/2026

Type of Position:

Researchers

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

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

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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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 [email protected].

Department:

COM | MBIM Wallace Lab

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Associate Staff Scientist position requires 100% effort toward various research grants supervised by Dr. Miranda Wallace. This position will perform experiments relating to bacterial and fungal genetics, synthetic biology, engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii probiotic systems, flow cytometry, ELISA, western blotting, mouse models of gastrointestinal disease, and tissue culture.

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Molecular Biology. Life sciences emphasis in microbiology or biochemistry, plus four (4) years of postdoctoral experience in microbiology or a related biological field.
  • Three (3) years of experience in laboratory training, including cloning, PCR/RT-PCR, western blot, flow cytometry, animal models, and septic mammalian cell culture handling.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written skills, presentation skills, and analytical skills.
  • Has attention to detail.
  • Must be able to work independently as part of a multidisciplinary collaborative team.
  • Can stand near the bench, stand to arrange apparatus on the bench, handle fragile apparatus, and frequently walk between labs.
  • Capable of lifting up to 10 lbs.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for maintaining microbial and tissue culture cell lines, DNA libraries, and independently designing and carrying out animal models of disease.
  • Help write scientific manuscripts, grant proposals, progress reports, and other written products by supplying information pertaining to experiments undertaken as described and composing initial drafts.
  • Work collaboratively with lab members to complete such items.
  • Read and identify scientific literature to design new experiments.
  • Develop new research skills that strengthen his/her independent research ability.
  • Organize and oversee daily operations of the laboratory, including: ordering supplies and small equipment, maintaining inventories, entering computerized data, and performing routine chemical and instrumental safety checks.
  • Help train graduate students, other postdoctoral researchers, technicians, and any temporary undergraduate students who enter the lab.
  • Foster a collaborative research environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected] 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:

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:

Feeling, Grasping, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

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