Research Associate II

Job Details

Closing Date: 12/11/2025

Type of Position: Researchers

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

UAMS combines education, research, and clinical programs, encouraging teamwork and diversity. We are a collaborative healthcare organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

• Health:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement:
  Up to 10% matched contribution
• 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

The Research Associate II is a shared resource for the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care and will work with faculty and research staff to initiate Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions for human subjects research; complete continuing reviews; submit protocol modifications including staff changes; and close out protocols.

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, anthropology, health science, or related field plus five (5) years of research experience OR
• Master's degree in psychology, sociology, anthropology, health science, or related field plus three (3) years of research experience required.

• Responsible for the collection, processing, storage and analysis of grant and trial related items.
• Processes and analyzes data and conducts clinical tasks as dictated by project protocols.
• Follows specific protocols and maintains documentation and accurate records of all analysis and activities.
• Maintains logs on all equipment and monitoring supply and reagent inventory.
• Assists with the development of SOPs for research related processing and analysis.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Commensurate with education and experience

Resume

None specified

Please contact ask recruitment for any recruiting related questions.

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 orientation, 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.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Do not send materials to the listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required. 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.

Benefits Eligible:
Yes