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Type of Position:
Academic (Non-Classified)

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.

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Department:
COM | Biochem & Molecular Histone Epigenet

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Principal Staff Scientist position will work in the IDeA National Resource for Quantitative Proteomics in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (https://biochemistry.uams.edu/). The applicant will work in the National Resource team to process user samples and maintain operational equipment. Duties will include maintenance of equipment within the resource (mass spectrometers and liquid chromatography systems), preparation of samples for processing, conducting quality control procedures on all instrumentation, assisting in the development of new workflows to be implemented in the resource, and performing experiments as requested by resource leadership.

Qualifications:

Doctoral degree and 10+ years of relevant experience; including significant project management experience, personnel supervision, and editorial and scientific contributions to grants required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of protein purification and/or preparation, western blot, immunoprecipitation, cell culture, and other molecular biology techniques.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to maintain and use literature databases.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Thermo Orbitrap mass spectrometers.

•  Postdoctoral fellowship experience preferred.

• Ability to use proteomics database software such as Scaffold, Skyline, or similar software packages.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring continuous, reliable operation of mass spectrometers and liquid chromatography systems.

• Managing service contracts and scheduling non-routine maintenance with instrument manufacturers.

• Coordinating instrument use efficiently among multiple research projects.

• Preparing and processing samples submitted to the resource.

• Training and supervising laboratory staff.

• Maintaining inventory records.

• Ensuring lab safety and institutional compliance.

• Developing protocols and writing standard operating procedures.

• Reviewing scientific literature to monitor new proteomics techniques and approaches.

• Assisting the design, and implementation of novel, cutting-edge proteomics techniques, with the ultimate goal of adding these techniques as a billable service through the National Resource.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu  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:
Criminal Background Check

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:
N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:
Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Grasping, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing

Benefits Eligible:
Yes