Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III

Job Posting Title:

Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III

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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 Jan 27, 2027

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

We are searching for a motivated individual to join our team and conduct research supporting our ongoing efforts in proteomics and protein biochemistry. The candidate will have a working knowledge of molecular biology, biochemistry, and computational biology. A strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and in groups is required. The candidate will perform minor administrative and support duties associated with the lab and will assist in training of other lab members in experimental and/or computational proteomics.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory (experimental and/or computational) research

• Training of lab members in proteomics tasks (experimental and/or computational)

• Administrative and laboratory support duties

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, chemistry, biology, or a related field with 4 years of experience; Master's degree with 2 years of experience.
• 2 years or more of experimental and/or computational experience in biochemistry related research.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in biochemistry, chemistry, biology, or a related field.
• Experience in protein biochemistry, and routine biochemical and molecular biology techniques, especially experience with protein purification, protein mass spectrometry, and computational analysis of protein mass spectrometry data.

Salary Range

$70,000

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.

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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 considera