Research Associate I

Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC037231 Recruitment Roopa Siddaiah ABI

Summary:

Salary:

Most new hires start between $19.30-$24.10 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

The Research Associate will work independently, applying prior experience in cell culture, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Primary responsibilities include developing, designing, managing, and executing experiments involving:

• Cell culture techniques (treatment, harvesting, transfection)

• Molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, exosome isolation, quantitative real-time PCR, Western blot analysis, ELISAs, immunohistochemistry)

• Processing of human biological samples — saliva, tracheal aspirate, blood, stool, and urine — under approved research protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology or a related scientific field.

• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant research experience. Basic familiarity with cell culture techniques required; prior hands-on cell culture experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of raw materials, buffers, and reagents, including accurate record-keeping.

• Order equipment and supplies for the laboratory across all grants and general lab needs, remaining within budget; request price quotes and generate purchase orders.

• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures needed to complete complex research assignments.

• Manage small projects, including assessing feasibility of goals and objectives and ensuring efficient use of time and resources.

• Review project progress and evaluate results.

• Identify and propose technical solutions for troubleshooting experimental processes.

• Stay current techniques and equipment relevant to the lab's research, including extending existing technologies into new applications.

• Advise the Senior PI on updated methods and troubleshooting strategies as needed.

• Develop new techniques, concepts, and approaches to address complex research questions.

• Utilize graphics and statistical software to analyze data for presentation at research conferences and in manuscript preparation.

Additional Expectations

The incumbent must communicate regularly and effectively with the PI and research team, maintain a high degree of professionalism, and demonstrate strong time management and priority-setting skills. Flexibility to work in a dynamic laboratory environment is required, including occasional flexible hours to accommodate time-sensitive cell line work.

Required Education:

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Recommended Education:

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Required Work Experience:

High School Diploma/GED, or 2 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications:

Description

1. Assists with operation of analytical equipment.

2. Assists with quantitating various nutrients, chemicals, drugs and/or metabolites, ensuring quality and accurate results are provided.

3. Assists with extractions of metabolites and DNA extractions from a variety of biological substrates.

4. Assists with maintenance of laboratory equipment to keep it in proper working condition.

5. Observes and learns about the proper handling of radioactive and other hazardous chemicals.

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

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