Research Technician

UAMS
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Research Technician

Little Rock

Pay information not provided

Closing Date: 07/02/2026

Type of Position:
Staff
- Engineering, Science, Agriculture

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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.

Department: COM | MBIM Forrest Lab

Summary of

Job Duties:

The Research Technician provides support for research projects within the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. The Research Technician will perform general and more specific laboratory tasks, including cleaning and sterilization of glassware, general laboratory cleaning, preparation of cell culture media and chemical solutions using appropriate aseptic techniques, light maintenance of lab equipment (including water baths, incubators, etc.), performance of basic biological and immunological techniques (in vitro cell culturing, cultivation of viruses, cloning, bacterial culture, ELISAs, ELISpots, immunofluorescence microscopy, etc.),

maintenance of chemical inventories, and data entry. Specifically, this position requires 100% effort towards research grants supervised by Dr. Craig Forrest.

Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
The candidate should be willing to work with, handle, and perform experiments involving laboratory mice. Prior experience working with laboratory mice is considered a plus. Prior experience working with viruses is also beneficial. Applicant should have a basic knowledge of the equipment used in a research laboratory and should be capable of formulating and making stocks of media and other chemical reagents.

Prior experience in sterile culturing techniques is a plus. Ability to keep organized records and notes is needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university with coursework in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry. One to two years of laboratory experience.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain animal colonies, including breeding, weaning, and genotyping of laboratory mice.
• Generate virus stocks for research experiments and prepare competent bacteria for laboratory use.
• Order laboratory supplies and maintain inventory levels to support ongoing research activities.
• Clean, sterilize, and restock laboratory glassware, equipment, and supplies to ensure laboratory readiness and compliance standards.
• Perform and assist with laboratory experiments contributing directly to ongoing research initiatives.
• Conduct viral infection studies in laboratory mice, including tissue harvesting and processing procedures.
• Isolate immune cells and prepare biological samples for flow cytometry analysis.
• Perform molecular biology techniques related to viral infection studies, including molecular cloning and protein biochemistry procedures.
• Conduct…