Program Associate – 12 MONTH

Job Type: time type
Full time

Job Number: job requisition
id
R0077863

Location: Fayetteville
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Closing
Date:
10/21/2025

Type of Position:
Researchers

Workstudy
Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship
Available:

No

Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
The
University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and
Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas
Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the
Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System
Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace
culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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Department:
POSC | Microbiology
Research

Department’s Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The primary role of this position is
in two areas: (1) performing research projects and (2) managing the laboratory. For the research, the candidate will actively participate in
the ongoing research projects in the lab in the area of Salmonella vaccine development and Salmonella functional genomics. For the lab
management, the candidate will handle routine ordering/purchasing of lab supplies and reagents, maintain lab equipment and records for
research resources (oligonucleotides and bacterial strains).

Qualifications:

Minimum
Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in a related field, plus three years of related professional experience, OR M.S. degree in a related
  field
• Lab experience in microbiology, organizing and managing skills, motivation, and interest in performing research projects in
  Salmonella genomics and vaccine development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background experiences in microbiology,
  molecular biology procedures, and bioinformatics

Additional Information:

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:

Young Min Kwon
Professor
[email protected]

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:
No Background Check Required

The University of
Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered
for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are
identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an
applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent,
non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

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.

Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Standing,
Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Walking

Occasional
Physical Activity:
Kneeling, Lifting, Reaching

Benefits Eligible:
Yes