Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate V

Job Posting Title:

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate V

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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 Feb 12, 2026

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

Purpose

The Woznica Lab at The University of Texas at Austin (woznicalab.com), in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, is seeking a senior Research Associate to be a vital member of our research team. Research in the Woznica lab seeks to understand mechanisms underlying host-microbe interactions and immune responses in choanoflagellates to (i) discover new mechanisms of immunity, and (ii) reconstruct the origin and evolution of innate immunity in animals. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and curiosity-driven researcher that has previous experience in microbiology and cell biology, has led multiple independent research projects, and is excited to support the growth of a interdisciplinary research team.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of bacterial, choanoflagellate, and mammalian cell lines

• Conducting experiments in bacterial, choanoflagellate, and mammalian systems (including, but not limited to: cloning, transfection, genome editing, immunostaining, microscopy, flow cytometry, protein expression and purification)

• Optimizing experimental workflows

• Analyzing and communicating data from experiments

• Maintaining meticulous lab records

• Staying up-to-date with relevant literature

• Attending and presenting at lab meetings and conferences

• Drafting figures and manuscripts

• Lab managerial duties, including but not limited to: serving as a second EHS contact, helping keep track of inventory and requisitions, communicating with product reps

Required Qualifications

At least 4 years’ experience with a PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or Microbiology. Extensive experience with standard molecular biology and biochemistry techniques. Extensive experience with standard microbiology and cell biology techniques (including microbial and mammalian cell culturing, cell viability and reporter assays, immunostaining, microscopy). Experience drafting manuscripts and figures. Clear record keeping, organization, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

More than the required years of experience.

Salary Range

$64,000 - $75,000

Working Conditions

• Personal protection equipment (furnished)

• May work around chemical fumes

• May work around standard office conditions

• May work around biohazards

• May work around chemicals

• Use of manual dexterity

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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