Work-Study Undergraduate Research Associate, Center for Biomedical Research Support

Job Posting Title:

Work-Study Undergraduate Research Associate, 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:

19

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2025

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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. 

Purpose

The CBRS Microscopy and Flow Cytometry Facility is a core facility that provides state-of-the-art instrumentation, training, and experiment support to the entire UT Austin research community.  We are hiring a Work-Study Undergraduate Research Associate to be responsible for administrative and lab management tasks.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling instrument calendar charges in facility booking system.

• Stocking and supplying routine lab consumables.

• Preparing sheath fluid and other consumables for flow cytometry instruments.

• Maintaining clean laboratory areas.

• Assisting with designing and distributing marketing materials for core facility events.

• Updating chemical inventory.

• Submitting laboratory waste for disposal using appropriate EHS procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Current undergraduate at UT Austin enrolled/registered for the current semester and in good academic standing.

• Financial aid work-study recipient

• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines for successful completion of work.

• Ability to independently complete assigned tasks after training.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a laboratory

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience with Canva or other graphic design software

Salary Range

$15.00 Hourly

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

• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Climbing of stairs

• Climbing of ladders

• Lifting and moving

Work Shift

• Minimum of 8 hours/week, maximum of 19 hours/week.

• All work hours must be completed during our facility’s open hours of 8 am-5 pm on weekdays.

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.

• Work Study Award letter

• 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