Research Associate I

University of Arkansas System

Research Associate I overseeing activities critical to the functioning of COM Flow Core. Ensuring operational efficiency and providing support to faculty and end users at UAMS.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeLittle Rock • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides technical support for Core users and faculty, maintains and operates the full spectrum of equipment utilized in the Core.
Builds experiments, processes, and analyzes samples, and troubleshoots for end users as needed.
Demonstrates extensive knowledge of technical procedures and provides solutions to problems.
Identifies areas of possible improvement and initiates changes as needed.
Monitors capital equipment and plans for upcoming budget years.
Performs cost analysis on current and new procedures and for procedure updates.
Works with the Core director on the development and implementation of new procedures.
Oversees ordering of supplies and inventory for the core.
Writes and revises technical standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all core processes and end users.
Provides onboarding and training to end users as needed on the operation of all Core equipment.
Maintains equipment housed in the Core lab, including renewal of service contracts and maintenance-related issues.
Oversees quality control and safety protocols.
Complies and provides data to designated leadership.
Responsible for the overall quality and safety of the lab.
Attends regular meetings as requested, including budget meetings, quality and safety meetings, leadership training sessions, and flow cytometry conference and classes as available.
Complete continuing education via webinars and online courses on flow cytometry, data analysis, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree plus four (4) years of research experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Have experience in designing and troubleshooting complex flow panels.
Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be proficient in routine Microsoft Office products.
Must have a basic knowledge of the equipment used in a research laboratory.
Ability to keep organized records and notes needed.
Taken an Immunology Course
Should be able to move 44 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree with 3 years of experience conducting flow cytometry experiments.
At least 5 years of experience of directly related work experience.
Operation of flow cytometry instruments.
Use of flow cytometry software, including analysis programs (ex. FlowJo).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

flow cytometrydata analysiscost analysistechnical proceduresSOP writingequipment maintenancetroubleshootingexperiment designsample analysisquality control

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingtrainingleadershipattention to detailadaptabilitycollaborationinitiative