Research Technician Part-Time
Research Technician Part-Time
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Type of Position:
Staff Engineering Science Agriculture
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
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 $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:
COM Pathology Research B
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Research Technician plays a key role in supporting ongoing research efforts while ensuring integrity accuracy and adherence to Good Clinical Practice Guidelines federal regulations sponsor requirements and institutional policies. Responsibilities include processing biological specimens performing histological and immunohistochemical techniques and assisting with data management and analysis to facilitate highquality research outcomes.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED plus two 2 years research/lab experience.
Must be comfortable and confident working with sharps (microtome blades) and handling hazardous substances (formalin xylene ethanol dry ice).
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree in Histology or related scientific field
Experience working in Research Histology or Clinical Histology Laboratory strongly preferred
Experience with digital slide scanning
ASCPHT Histotechnician or ASCPHTLHistotechnologist certification
Ability to follow set protocols and procedures for embedding and performing microtomy on paraffin and/or frozen tissues perform special stains and/or immunohistochemistry on paraffin/frozen slides and maintain fresh solutions stains and/or reagents for lab equipment
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Specimen Processing:
- Receive embed and cut research tissue samples (human or animal)
- Prepare and stain slides (histology and immunohistochemistry)
- Ensure accurate preparation of unstained slides and maintain proper documentation
Laboratory Maintenance:
- Assist with daily lab upkeep: cleaning stocking equipment maintenance and supply inventory
- Participate in instrument validations and maintain laboratory logs (temperature checks maintenance records etc.
Research Support:
- Conduct laboratory tests per research protocols
- Accurately record test results and report any irregularities or protocol deviations to the investigator
- Ensure timely communication of findings and troubleshoot any complications during testing
Other Duties as Assigned
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to preemployment 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 nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding
Frequent Physical Activity:
Pulling Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motion Sharps Sitting Standing Talking Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crouching Feeling Grasping Kneeling Lifting Stooping
Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
