Lab Manager in Biochemistry and Neuroscience Field

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You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.Closing Date:10/05/2026Type of Position:Technical Research SupportWorkstudy Position:NoJob Type:Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Sponsorship Available:NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.Department:Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Assistants 09Department's Website:Summary of Job Duties:The Lab Manager will help us establish a new lab, supervise students, and contribute to research projects. Duties include: Reading and following all SOP’s and manuals, operating biochemical instruments, writing and organizing SOP’s and chemical/sample inventories, working with the safety office to follow proper procedures, perform weekly safety checks, organizing and maintaining the lab and equipment cleanliness, and ordering supplies for the lab, maintaining and recording in the lab notebook daily, and completing a weekly report of all lab activities. The position will require training students in basic lab skills and techniques and making sure they are following safety procedures. Ability to use algebra, skilled with Excel and data analysis, and learn new techniques on a daily basis is required. The job requires careful handling and understanding of how to work with sensitive samples, and superior skills in aseptic technique is necessary. Sterile mammalian cell culture, protein purification, and performing general biochemical and cellular experiments is central to this position. Data collection, creating figures for publications, contributions to writing the publication will be expected. A professional, friendly attitude with a willingness to learn and a strong work ethic is expected. Required statements:This is a 11-month appointment, renewable based on the need for the position, availability of funding, and continued satisfactory level of performance in the role.Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degreeAt least two years experience in a biochemistry or physiology labExperience in at least one category: Protein Purification and binding experiments, computational work or advanced patch clamp electrophysiologyPreferred Qualifications:Experience with protein expressionExperience with patch clampExperience with sterile cell cultureStrong experience with Excel, Word, Endnote, Snapgene, Prism, Bridges-2 and Anton-3, Chimera or Pymol, R script, SQL, PythonExperience with ion channel biologyKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):Strong knowledge of biochemical principlesExhibit basic knowledge of ion channel biologyAdditional Information:This position is a Designated Research Position and is regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025. Prior to issuance of an offer of employment, the University is required to request and obtain additional information about an applicant’s background and, if required, conduct an additional review of that background information.Salary Information:Commensurate with education experience. Minimum of $36,300Required Documents to Apply:Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeOptional Documents:Proof of Veteran StatusRecruitment Contact Information:Crystal Archer, Assistant Professor, View email address on click.appcast.io application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.Special Instructions to Applicants:Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.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.Constant Physical Activity:N/AFrequent Physical Activity:N/AOccasional Physical Activity:N/ABenefits Eligible:YesSummaryLocation: FayettevilleType: Full time