Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I (4216)
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I (4216)----
Hiring Department:
Molecular Biosciences----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Apr 13, 2027----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
Purpose
This position is to provide research assistance, laboratory management, and management of the mouse colony for the Ehrlich lab.
Responsibilities
Manage laboratory and administrative functions: carry out basic lab maintenance/upkeep, order and store general lab supplies/reagents, manage inventory, and maintain ordering databases, keeping track of spending. Submit receipts to departmental ordering team. Coordinate reagent shipments. Train new personnel in lab-specific procedures. Maintain lab meeting schedule, ensure conference room is reserved for lab meeting, and maintain rotating lab chore chart.
Ensure compliance with IACUC and EHS regulations, including coordinating training for lab members.
Manage mouse colony and maintain laboratory animal database and safety records; breed and genotype assigned strains; manage daily communications with ARC staff and coordinate communication between ARC and lab members; serve as emergency contact for ARC; coordinate animal shipments with ARC staff.
Perform scientific experiments as directed, primarily involving standard and multiplex immunofluorescence imaging. Participate in lab meetings and journal clubs. Assist lab members with experiments, as needed, including flow cytometry/cell sorting.
Required Qualifications
Prior experience with mouse handling, colony maintenance, and genotyping; robust organizational skills; prior experience with cryosectioning and immunofluorescence staining and imaging; strong communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with flow cytometry.
Salary
$48,000
Working Conditions
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.
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.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history
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