Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I

Job Posting Title:

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I

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Hiring Department:

Department of Nutritional Sciences

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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:

Feb 01, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Jan 31, 2027

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose:

To provide technical and organizational support for laboratory research. This person will: manage animal experiments, organize research activities in the lab (including ordering supplies), conduct biological sample analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Oversight of all laboratory activities, including oversight and training of undergraduate trainees and other lab personnel. Guidance and training of lab personnel in sample handling, safety protocols, laboratory assays, laboratory cleanliness and organization, and use of laboratory equipment.
• General management of laboratory resources, including ordering materials and maintaining inventory, talking with vendors and obtaining quotes, ensuring laboratory stocks are sufficient, maintenance of lab equipment and resources, and evaluating quality of materials received.
• Planning and organizing experiments, along with assisting in both human and animal research projects.
• Assisting with manuscript preparation, including verifying references and data, writing or verifying methods, and reviewing completed manuscripts.
• Oversight of laboratory compliance protocols, including ensuring that animal and human oversight protocols (IACUC and IRB, respectively) are up to date and complete.
• Communication with University oversight and other personnel, including Environmental Health and Safety, Animal Resources, Chemical Safety, Occupational Health Program, and others.
• Coordinates animal acquisition and care and provides oversight for all animal studies.

Required Qualifications:

BS degree in a biological science major (e.g. biology, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, nutritional sciences, physiology)

Some work experience in a biological and biomedical research lab. 

Preferred Qualifications:

1 year of prior full-time work experience in a biological or biomedical research lab

Salary Range:

$40,560+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions:

Will work in a biological research laboratory with usual conditions.  This includes:

• Work on a computer
• Working around chemicals
• Working with experimental animals
• Lifting light objects up to 20 lbs

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.

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Retirement Plan Eligibi