Research Engineering/Scientist Associate II - Georgiou Research Group, McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering

Job Posting Title:

Research Engineering/Scientist Associate II - Georgiou Research Group, McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering

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Hiring Department:

McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

In the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, under the supervision of Dr. George Georgiou, oversee and coordinate the daily onsite operations of a large multi-disciplinary laboratory ensuring smooth functioning, compliance with safety regulations, and efficient use of resources. They will manage equipment and supplies and play a crucial role in maintaining a productive and safe working environment conducive to scientific research and experimentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure lab facilities are well-organized, clean, and functional: oversee and track purchasing, manage inventory levels, coordinate equipment maintenance and installation, maintain communication with purchasing teams and vendors. Coordinate shipping and receiving. Respond to maintenance requests. Assist with IT setup for new lab members.

• Conduct safety evaluations and maintain compliance with laboratory safety regulations (IBC).

• Assist researchers and professional staff with various administrative tasks as assigned.

• Occasional laboratory responsibilities related to recombinant DNA cloning and protein expression

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., biology, biotechnology)

• Previous experience working in a biological research laboratory.

• Proven experience in lab management or leadership roles

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures

• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Transient transfection of DNA and primary cell culture techniques.

• Molecular biology and protein biochemistry techniques, including preparative and analytical chromatography, ELISA, PCR, and SDS-PAGE/agarose gel electrophoresis.

• Recombinant protein cloning, production, and purification.

• Monoclonal antibody (mAb) purification techniques.

Salary Range

$55,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work in extreme temperatures

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)

• May work around chemical fumes

• May work around standard office conditions

• May work around biohazards

• May work around chemicals

• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Lifting and moving

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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