Research Engineering Scientist Assistant
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Research Engineering Scientist Assistant----
Hiring Department:
Molecular Biosciences----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Mar 04, 2026----
Location:
AUSTIN, TX----
Job Details:
General Notes
This position will end effective one year from start date. Subsequent annual renewal of employment will be based upon performance review, progress towards research goals, and continuation of funding.
Purpose
Carry out research into biochemistry, synthetic biology, and protein and RNA engineering.
Responsibilities
Assist with organizing lab, including routine forms and approvals, ordering, and carrying out research into enzyme engineering.
Carry out research into modular, high-throughput assay development, and genetic circuit construction.
Compile, analyze and summarize data as needed for reports and for publication and dissemination.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience with cloning, mutagenesis, and protein expression.
Salary Range
$38,000+ depending on qualifications
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
Work Shift
40 Hours per week - Standard Monday - Friday
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. 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.
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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.----
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.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applica
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