Research Engineering Scientist Associate III, Center for Biomedical Research Support

Job Posting Title:

Research Engineering Scientist Associate III, Center for Biomedical Research Support

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Hiring Department:

Center for Biomedical Research Support

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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:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Center for Biomedical Research Support (CBRS) is a collection of 10 service centers that operates under the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors (OVPR) and broadly supports the research community on campus and externally. CBRS serves a central role across all of campus to provide access to cutting-edge technology, expert advice, and centralized services. CBRS is comprised of core facilities including Biomedical Imaging, Bioinformatics, Biological Mass Spectrometry, Biomedical Research Computing, Cryo-EM imaging, Genome Sequencing, Microscopy/Flow Cytometry and Mouse Genetic Engineering. In addition, CBRS provides laboratory support in the forms of stockrooms, electronics repair, and external services drop boxes. 

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage  
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Purpose

The Genomic Sequencing and Analysis Facility is a full-service sequencing core offering services to researchers on campus ranging from genomics, spatial transcriptomics, and methylation array services. The selected scientist will be responsible for planning and executing complex bench experiments and assisting researchers with single cell and spatial sample preparation to ensure successful projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute simple and complex protocols related to Next Generation Sequencing protocols without error according to manufacturer or other published instructions. Provide detailed documentation of work performed. Ability to troubleshoot complex problems when they arise.

• Provide customer support by assisting with sample guidelines regarding quality and quantity.  Assist customers with single cell and nuclei isolations for single cell/nuclei RNA-Seq.  Assist researchers with tissue sample preparation for spatial transcriptomic work.

• Skillfully operate and maintain a wide range of equipment used for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS).

• Management of operating manuals, reagents, and consumables.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree and two years of related experience, or bachelor's degree and four years of related experience.

• Experience isolating and processing cells and/or nuclei for RNA-Seq

• Tissue sectioning experience

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Single cell or spatial transcriptomic data analysis

• Microscopy experience

• Next Generation Sequencer set up

Salary Range

$65,000 + depending on qualifications

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

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Climbing of stairs

• Lifting and moving

• Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines

Required Materials

Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.

• 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 (l