Research Engineering Scientist Associate II

Job Posting Title:

Research Engineering Scientist Associate II

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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 Apr 10, 2026

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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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

The applicant will perform experiments and data analyses to understand the pathogenesis of retroviruses and their antagonism of the immune response. The position also will apply our basic knowledge of retroviruses to develop more specific and targeted treatments for human breast cancers and tested using mouse models.

Responsibilities 

• Perform molecular biology and virology experiments.

• Assist with mouse husbandry and inoculations.

• Do experimental planning, data analyses, and oral/written presentations.

• Perform laboratory support functions, such as supply ordering.

 

Required Qualifications 

BS degree with experience in molecular biology experiments, particularly molecular cloning and mammalian cell culture.  References are required. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

Prefer applicants with an MS degree in microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, cell biology, or a related discipline.  Prior experience with mice, molecular cloning, Western blotting, retroviruses, microscopy, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, nucleic acid extractions, PCR, transfections, protein expression, and bioinformatics is a plus. 

 

Salary Range 

$60,000 + 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 

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. 

 

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