Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I

Job Posting Title:

Research Engineering/Scientist Associate I

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Hiring Department:

Molecular Biosciences

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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 Until Apr 01, 2027

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

Purpose

This position is for a full-time researcher with training in biochemistry who will be responsible for developing cutting-edge scientific research projects in the area of antibacterial effectors and Salmonella pathogenesis.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research in biochemistry and microbiology using established and emerging empirical, experimental and statistical approaches.

• Take initiatives in the planning and execution of research, while identifying and developing suitable techniques for the collection and analysis of data. Further develop technical or transferable skills required for research by proactively seeking training opportunities from other lab members.

• Ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times and maintain accurate and complete records of all findings. Assist with data acquisition for scientific presentations, publications and grant applications.

• Perform day-to-day communal lab duties that ensure the smooth running of the laboratory space.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. A strong background in biochemistry and microbiology. Knowledge of molecular biology and protein chemistry. Experience with statistical data analysis. Experience of working in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with cloning, protein expression and purification, enzymatic assays.

Salary Range

$38,000

Working Conditions

• Personal protection equipment (furnished)

• May work around chemical fumes

• May work around standard office conditions

• May work around bio-hazards

• 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.

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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.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this posi