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Associate Staff Scientist

University of Arkansas
life insurance, sick time
United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
2801 South University Avenue (Show on map)
May 20, 2026
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Closing Date: 05/27/2026 Type of Position:Researchers Job Type:Regular Work Shift: 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 askrecruitment@uams.edu. Department:COM \| Peds Nephrology Research Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:The Alge laboratory, based at UAMS and the Arkansas Children's Research Institute, seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic Associate Staff Scientist to pursue basic and translational research investigating mechanisms of microbial biofilm formation and disruption for applications in medical device and drug development. The successful applicant will be responsible for conducting in vitro and in vivo experiments to identify and characterize inhibitors of biofilm formation and biofilm disruptors and will lead efforts by the lab to develop anti-biofilm medical devices and drugs, with a focus on the development of biofilm-resistant dialysis catheters. This research will include work with bacterial and fungal BSL-2 pathogens, including Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida species. The applicant will be expected to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team that also conducts research on nutrition, metabolism, and uremia in chronic kidney disease using both in vitro approaches, mouse models of kidney disease, and patient-derived biospecimens. The candidate will assist the PI in project planning, implementation, scientific writing of SOPs and regulatory protocols, preparation of grant applications, manuscripts, and presentations, lab management, and overseeing the training of other lab personnel. This is an initial one-year appointment, but it is renewable based on funding availability and satisfactory performance of the candidate. Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Toxicology, Pathology, or related field and 4 years of relevant experience, including progressive staff and project management experience required. Completion of an academic postdoctoral fellowship. Expertise in microbiology and biofilm formation. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Demonstrated expertise with bacterial cell culture, molecular biology techniques (DNA, RNA, and protein extraction, PCR, RT-PCR, immunoblotting), microscopy, and mouse husbandry. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience with the commercialization of intellectual property preferred. Responsibilities: Develop and optimize standard operating procedures, manage inventory, perform regular maintenance of lab equipment, develop and manage research protocols to maintain regulatory compliance, oversee and train lab technicians, students, and postdoctoral fellows. Perform cell culture and in vitro assays on inhibitors and disruptors of biofilm formation. Develop and test anti-biofilm medical devices and drugs, including preclinical testing in vertebrate animal models Perform mouse husbandry and routine procedures, including tail snipping, ear tagging, collection of urine and blood, and necropsy Utilize molecular biology techniques, including extraction of DNA, RNA, and protein extractions, PCR, RT-PCR, gel electrophoresis, and immunoblotting. Prepare samples for transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic, and microbiome analysis Process and storage of patient-derived biospecimens Perform accurate and timely record-keeping of experimental procedures Process date analysis, charting/graphing, and presentation as directed by PI. Perform literature searches to find research information on related procedures and previous studies Prepare manuscript and grants. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Information: Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: 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. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing 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, Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking Frequent Physical Activity:Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Sharps, Stooping Occasional Physical Activity:Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, N/A, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking Benefits Eligible:Yes